Welcoming a new baby into your family requires a lot of preparation and supplies that can quickly become expensive. Thankfully, NYC is a city with lots of great resources for parents, such as the Cribs for Families in Need program and the NYC Baby Box program.
Families of babies born at four NYC Health + Hospitals locations: Kings County in Brooklyn, Jacobi and Lincoln hospitals in The Bronx and Elmhurst in Queens will receive a “baby box” that contains diapers and other essential supplies.
Families that need a free crib can call 311 and say “cribs for kids” to be connected with assistance.
This guide points you to other groups that give away free diapers and baby supplies for all families, regardless of immigration status.
Where to get free diapers and baby supplies in NYC
Bronx free baby supplies
The Hopeline
Provides free diapers, feminine products, and for low-income families. They also have clothing, toys, furniture, and equipment such as strollers that families can take on a first-come, first-served basis.
To qualify, you must have a child under 2 years old, live in the NYC area, and receive benefits from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). For more information about eligibility requirements and to make an appointment, click here.
- Location: 884 East 163rd St., Bronx, NY
- Phone: (718) 402-1212
Her Village, Inc.
Provides period supplies, diapers, and baby essentials to low-income families by appointment only. To qualify, you must be experiencing financial hardship, live in NYC, and make an appointment. To learn more, click here.
- Location: 388 Canal Pl., Bronx, NY
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) – Tremont Neighborhood Health Action Center
Provides free cribs and car seats to families in need. Families are eligible for a car seat if they are at least 27 weeks pregnant and attend a safety training. They are eligible for a crib if they are currently pregnant or have an infant 6 months old or younger. More information about these and other resources available, click here. You have to email to make an appointment to get the free supplies.
- Location: 1826 Arthur Avenue, Bronx, NY
- Email: BronxActionCenter@health.nyc.gov
- Phone: (347) 665-0213
Manhattan free baby supplies
Room to Grow
Provides parenting support and baby and toddler items to parents who apply for and enroll in their program.
To qualify, you must apply for their 3-year parenthood training and support program. They encourage all families to apply regardless of citizenship, marital or relationship status. Currently, the program is offered in English and Spanish. For more information, click here.
- Location: 7 W. 30th St., 3rd Floor, New York, NY
- Phone: (212) 620-7800
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) – East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center
Provides free cribs and car seats to families in need. Families are eligible for a car seat if they are at least 27 weeks pregnant and attend a safety training. They are eligible for a crib if they are currently pregnant or have an infant 6 months old or younger. More information about these and other resources available, click here.
Phone: (855) 789-8760
Email: HarlemFWS@health.nyc.gov
Location: 158 East 115th Street, New York, NY
Queens free baby supplies
Queens Diaper Bank
Provides newborn to size 7 diapers once every two months per child on a first come, first serve appointment basis.
To qualify, you must live in Queens, receive Medicaid, SNAP or WIC, and have children aged 4 and under. For more information about their other requirements and to make an appointment, click here
- Located in Queens. The location is disclosed once you confirm an appointment.
- Phone: (646) 619-6400
Brooklyn free baby supplies
Life of Hope
Provides baby items, health and wellness programs, and access to a food pantry. All people, regardless of age or immigration status who are in need are welcome. For more information about the services offered, click here.
- Located at 4123 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone: (718) 362-3161
Next Step Community Church
Provides formula, diapers, clothing, and other essentials for parents expecting a baby or with infants up to one year old. By appointment only. Use the Connect page to send a message that you need free baby supplies.
- Locarion: 360 Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn, NY
- Phone: (718) 875-1858
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) – Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center
Provides free cribs and car seats to families in need. Families are eligible for a car seat if they are at least 27 weeks pregnant and attend a safety training. They are eligible for a crib if they are currently pregnant or have an infant 6 months old or younger. More information about these and other resources available, click here.
- Location: 259 Bristol Street, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone: 718-342-0060 ext. 1162/6852
