Issues We Address
Diaper Need
We combat diaper need by distributing diapers to families who otherwise would have to go without because no parent should have to choose between food and diapers.
Period Poverty
Too many go without the menstrual products they need. We fight period poverty by providing these essentials so no one has to miss school, work, or daily life.
Maternal Health
We support maternal health by providing essential supplies and resources, helping mothers care for themselves and their babies during pregnancy and beyond.
Health + Hygiene
We promote health and hygiene by supplying basic essentials like soap, wipes, and toiletries, helping families stay clean, healthy, and safe every day.
Food Insecurity
We address food insecurity by connecting families with nutritious options, ensuring parents don’t have to choose between feeding themselves or their children.
Safe Sleep & Ride
We promote safe sleep and ride by providing cribs, car seats, and other essentials, ensuring babies are protected at home and on the go.
OUR IMPACT
Closing the Basic Needs Gap
At Helping Mamas, we know that basic needs aren't optional—they're essential. Diapers, period products, and baby supplies are the building blocks of health, dignity, and opportunity.
Last year, we provided basic essentials to over 35,000 families across East Tennessee by equipping over 90+ partner organizations with the supplies their clients need most. Every essential baby supply that we distribute represents a moment of relief—and a step toward a stronger, more stable future.
Donate Dollars
Through bulk purchasing with the National Diaper Bank Network, we stretch every dollar nearly double. Your gift helps us keep diapers, period products, and other essentials stocked and ready for families facing a real and immediate need.
Donate Items
Drop off diapers, wipes, period products, and baby essentials. Each item you give directly supports a family in need.
Volunteer Your Time
From sorting donations to packing kits, volunteers are the hands behind the help. Join us and make a tangible impact.
Partnering to Meet Real Needs
"A family from Polk County brought their baby in to see our Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. The baby had several issues that required attention. The parents were very involved in the care of their child however they did not have many resources. We provided a bag full of necessary baby items and you could see their anxiety lessen. Being able to provide them items that we see as ‘small’ was huge for them. Thank you for all you do!"
-UT Medical Center
Thank you to Our Supporters
