Object Details
- Description
- 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.
- 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.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Greater DC Diaper Bank
- date used
- 2019-01
- ID Number
- 2019.0051.02
- accession number
- 2019.0051
- catalog number
- 2019.0051.02
- Object Name
- sign
- Physical Description
- plastic (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 8 1/2 in x 11 in; 21.59 cm x 27.94 cm
- place made
- United States: District of Columbia, Washington
- Associated Place
- China
- See more items in
- Work and Industry: Philanthropy
- National Museum of American History
- Record ID
- nmah_1918904
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-3a22-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
