Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I drop off diapers in my area?
We have multiple drop off locations around the Saint Cloud area – click here for a full list.
How do I get involved?
There are many different ways for you to to get involved- click here for more detials.
Can I donate money to Operation New Baby New Year instead of diapers?
Yes! There are two ways you can make a financial contribution to Operation Baby New Year!
1.) You can donate online by credit/debit card at our GoFundMe page.
2.) You can make a tax deductible donation by writing a check to "herARTS in Action " (our 501c3 fiscal sponsor) with "Operation Baby New Year" in the memo line, and mail it to our office at 14 7th Ave North, Saint Cloud MN 56301
Are you collecting other goods for babies, like formula or clothes?
Operation Baby New Year is primarily collecting diapers and wipes but will absolutely send donations like formula or clothes to the organizations we are sponsoring for this year's diaper drive.
What about cloth diapers?
We will absolutely accept cloth diaper donations at any diaper drop-off location. However, our primary need is for disposable diapers, because there are many factors that make cloth diapers difficult for many individuals in need.
First of all, most of Operation Baby New Year’s sponsored service organizations can not use cloth diapers for the families they serve. Crisis nurseries, homeless shelters, and a wide variety of direct care organizations require children to wear disposable diapers due to a lack of capacity to clean cloth diapers effectively, especially with the higher health risks involved when serviving such high volumes of infants and toddlers.
Second, daycares typically require parents to provide disposable diapers. Any parent working full time and putting their children in daycare may not be able to use cloth diapers for this reason alone.
Thid, cloth diapers are also more costly to buy at original purchase and require more time for care, cleaning, and upkeep - which is a luxury many struggling families can’t afford. Many Laundromats don’t allow diapers to be washed in their machines and, even when they do, the cost of frequent washes can be more than the parent can afford.
There are many barriers and scenarios which can prevent struggling families from using cloth diapers, but that is not to say that there aren’t families out there who could benefit from access to cloth diapers. As a grassroots, community-based organization, Operation Baby New Year is about tearing down barriers which prevent access to resources while encouraging community members to take action and get involved on the issue of diaper assistance in central Minnesota.
That is why in 2017, Operation Baby New Year will be bringing together community members who are passionate about cloth diapers to create a cloth diapering program in central Minnesota.
If you are interested in organizing this cloth diapering program which would:
1.) Provide cloth diapers for families in need
2.) Offer in-home and/or community courses on the best practices of cleaning and maintaining cloth diapers
3.) Offer a no-cost cleaning and delivery services for families in need
Then please fill out the following form. The first Operation Baby New Year cloth-diapering meeting will be announced in the first week of January, 2017.
Where are the diaper donations going?
All of the donated diapers will be going to organizations that utilize diapers in their programs, facilities, or provide direct access to individuals and families in need. Below is a current list of organizations we are sponsoring, and we are always looking for more organizations who would like us to help them collect diapers.
How do I get diaper assistance?
Please follow this link and fill out the form to request assistance. We will do our best to connect you with some support as soon as possible, but please be aware that we are receiving a high number of requests and responses might not be immediate. You may also connect with any of our sponsor services organizations directly (listed above) to see if you would be eligible for continued assistance through their services.
We have multiple drop off locations around the Saint Cloud area – click here for a full list.
How do I get involved?
There are many different ways for you to to get involved- click here for more detials.
Can I donate money to Operation New Baby New Year instead of diapers?
Yes! There are two ways you can make a financial contribution to Operation Baby New Year!
1.) You can donate online by credit/debit card at our GoFundMe page.
2.) You can make a tax deductible donation by writing a check to "herARTS in Action " (our 501c3 fiscal sponsor) with "Operation Baby New Year" in the memo line, and mail it to our office at 14 7th Ave North, Saint Cloud MN 56301
Are you collecting other goods for babies, like formula or clothes?
Operation Baby New Year is primarily collecting diapers and wipes but will absolutely send donations like formula or clothes to the organizations we are sponsoring for this year's diaper drive.
What about cloth diapers?
We will absolutely accept cloth diaper donations at any diaper drop-off location. However, our primary need is for disposable diapers, because there are many factors that make cloth diapers difficult for many individuals in need.
First of all, most of Operation Baby New Year’s sponsored service organizations can not use cloth diapers for the families they serve. Crisis nurseries, homeless shelters, and a wide variety of direct care organizations require children to wear disposable diapers due to a lack of capacity to clean cloth diapers effectively, especially with the higher health risks involved when serviving such high volumes of infants and toddlers.
Second, daycares typically require parents to provide disposable diapers. Any parent working full time and putting their children in daycare may not be able to use cloth diapers for this reason alone.
Thid, cloth diapers are also more costly to buy at original purchase and require more time for care, cleaning, and upkeep - which is a luxury many struggling families can’t afford. Many Laundromats don’t allow diapers to be washed in their machines and, even when they do, the cost of frequent washes can be more than the parent can afford.
There are many barriers and scenarios which can prevent struggling families from using cloth diapers, but that is not to say that there aren’t families out there who could benefit from access to cloth diapers. As a grassroots, community-based organization, Operation Baby New Year is about tearing down barriers which prevent access to resources while encouraging community members to take action and get involved on the issue of diaper assistance in central Minnesota.
That is why in 2017, Operation Baby New Year will be bringing together community members who are passionate about cloth diapers to create a cloth diapering program in central Minnesota.
If you are interested in organizing this cloth diapering program which would:
1.) Provide cloth diapers for families in need
2.) Offer in-home and/or community courses on the best practices of cleaning and maintaining cloth diapers
3.) Offer a no-cost cleaning and delivery services for families in need
Then please fill out the following form. The first Operation Baby New Year cloth-diapering meeting will be announced in the first week of January, 2017.
Where are the diaper donations going?
All of the donated diapers will be going to organizations that utilize diapers in their programs, facilities, or provide direct access to individuals and families in need. Below is a current list of organizations we are sponsoring, and we are always looking for more organizations who would like us to help them collect diapers.
- Catholic Charities of Saint Cloud
- The Tri County Homeless Alliance
- The Journey Home
- The Saint Cloud Salvation Army
- Anna Marie's Alliance
- Promise Neighborhood of Central Minnesota
- Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center
- Saint Cloud Lutheran Social Services
- Place Of Hope Ministries
- ...and individual families in need!
How do I get diaper assistance?
Please follow this link and fill out the form to request assistance. We will do our best to connect you with some support as soon as possible, but please be aware that we are receiving a high number of requests and responses might not be immediate. You may also connect with any of our sponsor services organizations directly (listed above) to see if you would be eligible for continued assistance through their services.
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