The Fly & Dry Basic Needs Bank Model

Learn how we distribute free incontinence supplies in the Greater Cincinnati area and how you can get involved!

The Fly & Dry Basic Needs Bank Distribution Process

How do we get free incontinence supplies to families in need?

GENEROUS FOLKS DONATE INCONTINENCE SUPPLIES TO FLY & DRY

Individuals, businesses, churches, community groups (you name it!) all donate incontinence supplies to help their neighbors and friends. We accept clean, open or unopened packages of children’s diapers, period supplies, and adult briefs. Find a donation location here.

WE PURCHASE ANY INCONTINENCE BRIEFS AND OTHER SUPPLIES STILL NEEDED

The demand for incontinence supplies is far greater than the product donations we receive, so we use donated dollars to purchase any remaining supplies we need to fill our monthly orders.

AGENCIES PLACE REQUESTS FOR INCONTINENCE SUPPLIES ONLINE

We work exclusively with local partner agencies who request incontinence supplies each month through our online portal. This allows us to easily track the demand for supplies and get them to those who need them most.

VOLUNTEERS SORT, COUNT, AND ASSEMBLE INCONTINENCE BUNDLES

We wouldn’t exist without the volunteers who put in over 400 hours each month to make sure our orders are packed with dignity and ready on time.

AGENCIES PICK UP THEIR ORDERS ONCE A MONTH

Our incontinence supply program can act as an incentive for each agency’s ongoing case-management programs. After pickup, our bundles head back to offices for sorting and distribution.

CLIENTS PICK UP THEIR INCONTINENCE SUPPLIES FROM OUR PARTNERS

Social service agencies meet regularly with their clients and distribute products along with their other services.

Why a Basic Needs Bank?

Basic needs banks supply incontinence and other supplies to local communities through partner social service agencies. This approach limits unnecessary duplication of services, reduces administrative expenses, and works collaboratively to solve a basic human need at the community level for those in need.

If a client needs incontinence supplies, they often have many other needs as well. Local social service agencies that offer a multitude of programs are best qualified to meet these needs and to become Fly & Dry Basic Needs Bank (F&D) Partner Agencies. By providing free incontinence supplies, we are giving an incentive to partner agencies to keep seniors engaged in social programs that can help ease the burdens of fixed incomes.

Our Impact

Hearing about local seniors unable to work, leave home, or fully participate in daily life because they can’t afford incontinence supplies breaks our hearts. While Fly & Dry Basic Needs Bank was born based on this need, our prior success running Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank and Tidal Babe Period Bank gave us the foundation to create F&D. Our success distributing diapers guided us on a similar journey as we work to provide basic health products to those in need. We’ve made strides educating the public about this need, but we still need your help! Take action today so we work together to end basic needs poverty in our community.