Official Donation Drop Spot sign, Greater DC Diaper Bank
date: label: date used
content: 2019-01
notes: label: Description
content: This sign directed people to a place in the Washington, DC, region where they could drop off donations of diapers and other products, such as diaper rash cream, formula, and period products. Established in 2010, GDCDB provides diapers to social service organizations helping families in need in the greater Washington, DC, region. Through events such as diaper drives, the organization raises awareness about the impact of poverty on children and families. Supporters participate by donating funds, diapers, and other resources; holding volunteer-led diaper drives; hosting drop-off locations; and more. GDCDB is part of the National Diaper Bank Network, an organization supporting the work of diaper banks across the United States.
label: Description
content: Typically, GDCDB does not serve families directly. In early 2019, it worked in collaboration with World Central Kitchen and other organizations to assist people who were without pay due to the government shutdown. The GDCDB had distribution points at the World Central Kitchen site in Penn Quarter, Washington, DC, and at Dulles Airport where people could get diapers, incontinence products, and more. This sign was used during the philanthropic response to the shutdown.
label: Location
content: Currently not on view
place: label: place made
content: United States: District of Columbia, Washington
label: Associated Place
content: China
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content: Work and Industry: Philanthropy
creditLine: label: Credit Line
content: Greater DC Diaper Bank
dataSource: label: Data Source
content: National Museum of American History
identifier: label: ID Number
content: 2019.0051.02
label: accession number
content: 2019.0051
label: catalog number
content: 2019.0051.02
objectType: label: Object Name
content: sign
physicalDescription: label: Physical Description
content: plastic (overall material)
label: Measurements
content: overall: 8 1/2 in x 11 in; 21.59 cm x 27.94 cm