Metro East Diaper Bank

08/30/2026

Beginning in 2027/28, IL public & charter schools will begin implementation of universal annual mental health screenings, 3-12th grade. This will be a game changer for early intervention.

The bill requires all school districts to offer mental health screenings to students enrolled in grades 3-12, at least once a year, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year.

08/30/2026

Diaper packing today. We had our regular volunteers, volunteers from Mt. Vernon, IL & military folks too.

07/24/2026

We receive so many calls from ESL, Cahokia, Madison County and Belleville. This is a list of resources; some are unaffiliated with the Metro East Diaper Bank. Call to see if they have your size and what you need to get the diapers, if anything.

In Madison County for diapers:
-Compassion Center: 1105 Beltline Road, Collinsville · 618-344-1000.
-Soup-n-Share Outreach Program: 1 Caine Dr, Madison, IL · (618) 709-7500
-Collinsville Library: 408 West Main Street Collinsville, IL
-East Alton Library: 250 Washington Avenue · (618) 259-0787

In East St. Louis/Cahokia:
-Eastside Health District 650 N 20th Street · 618-271-8722
-Community Lifeline 1468 State St · (618) 482-2950

Belleville:
-St. Clair County WIC Dept 19 Public Sq Belleville · 618-825-4428
-Interfaith Food Pantry: 1218 W. Main St., (must be a resident) · 618-355-9199
- Belleville Library: 121 E. Washington Street · 618-234-0441

07/02/2026

Baby wipes recall!!

Target voluntarily recalled its Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes earlier this month after customers complained of product discoloration and reported potential infections associated with use of the baby wipes.

https://www.dailymail.com/health/article-15941515/target-baby-wipes-recall-bacteria.html?ito=social-facebook-wdijw&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeLLotpCVHDL9ezNEnkTwirBJQAePAUaMzgv9cLK0EQFXu0PCdiR0T_-ZKc1o_aem_pbWkSaIXFEOKnWRAzWI3zA

A recall of baby wipes sold by Target has been upgraded to the FDA's highest risk level, indicating a risk of serious health effects or death.

05/28/2026

If you would like to donate to us locally, call 618-741-7296. Our mailing address is the Dierberg Plaza only, not our physical location..

05/10/2026

05/08/2026

Thanks to Jack Schmitt Dealership we received a ton of diaper donations, plus wipes, from all 3 of their locations.

05/02/2026

Packed 10,000 diapers today. Pooped! Ready to go Tuesday. Thanks to all our volunteers!!

04/23/2026

Jack Schmitt Ford is proud to support the Metro East Diaper Drive 💙

Bring in a new, unopened box of diapers and drop it in the truck bed in our showroom, and we’ll thank you with a FREE car wash 🚗✨

Every donation helps local families in need—stop by and make a difference!

https://bit.ly/3QG70oE