Monarch Diaper Bank

Diapering Supplies for Families

The Monarch Diaper Bank provides free diapering supplies for families to pick up at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma and the Children’s Museum at JBLM during operational hours. Families are invited to receive a 5-day supply of diapers and a package of wipes per child in addition to enjoying Pay as You Will admission to play inside the Museum.

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At the Children’s Museum of Tacoma

When

Saturdays | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where

At the front desk in the lobby of the Children’s Museum of Tacoma at 1501 Pacific Ave.

Guidelines

Please only take one 5-day bundle of diapers and one package of wipes (while supplies lasts).

At the Children’s Museum at JBLM

When

Saturdays | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where

In the lobby of the Children’s Museum at JBLM at 2275 Liggett Ave, Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The Monarch Diaper Bank will remain operational even if the Museum closes due to weather.

Guidelines

Please only take one 5-day bundle of diapers and one package of wipes (while supplies lasts).

Please note: To visit the Children’s Museum at JBLM, you must have a valid Base access pass. Admission to Children’s Museum at JBLM does not include base access.

Monarch On The Go at Play to Learn Pierce County

When and Where

Beginning November 18, 2024, select Play to Learn locations across Pierce County will periodically host pop up Monarch Diaper Bank locations, listed below. Click on each location below to find details and directions, or click here to view the monthly calendar for Monarch Diaper Bank On the Go.

Founded to Honor a Child

The Monarch Diaper Bank was established by Maxine McCallum to honor her child, Arlo. Maxine shared, “In 2018, we lost our son to stillbirth. Since then, we have strived to create a legacy for him that he was not able to leave himself.”

Donations from the Monarch Benefit Show and Diaper Drive provided funding to launch the Monarch Diaper Bank at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma. Greentrike is proud to provide a space for the Diaper Bank and support fundraising for this vital resources for families in the community. Support the Monarch Diaper Bank by making a donation below.

With support from

The logo for the National Diaper Bank Network
The logo for the Pierce County Early Childhood Network

The Monarch Diaper Bank is made possible through a grant awarded by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe through the work of the Cowlitz Tribal Foundation, and the support from visitors through Pay As You Will admission and donations directly to the Monarch Diaper Bank, including those made at the Right to Play Gala. Thank you!