Help us give
NYC children
a better start.
We offer at-risk families urgently needed children’s supplies and parenting education to promote the health, well-being, and safety of their children.
70,370
NYC Children Served
34,158
NYC Families Helped
1,666,438
Diapers Distributed
Get Involved
Small actions create big ripples.
Whether you give money, gear, or your time, you're helping a child in NYC get a safer, healthier start in life.
Donate Money
Your financial contributions allow us to purchase new car seats, pack-n-plays, and other critical safety items.
Donate Items
We collect gently-used strollers, clothes, and unopened diapers at our Brooklyn warehouse.
Donate Time
Join our volunteer team to help sort, pack, and distribute essentials to our community partners.
Our Mission
Every child deserves a safe and healthy start.
Little Essentials offers at-risk families in New York City urgently needed children’s supplies and parenting education. By working with community partners, we reach the families who need us most.
Essential Supplies
We distribute diapers, clothing, car seats, and other critical items to families living in poverty.
Parenting Education
Our workshops empower parents with knowledge on infant safety, stress management, and child development.
Health & Safety
Promoting the physical and emotional well-being of children ages 0-5 across all five boroughs.
Be part of the movement in NYC.
Follow us for behind-the-scenes updates from the warehouse, urgent needs for local families, and impact stories that will brighten your day.
Help us reach more families in need.
Your donation provides diapers, clothes, and safe sleep essentials to children living in poverty across NYC. Every dollar makes an impact.
Little Essentials is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.