Who We Are
Go Baby Go was founded on the belief that no family should have to choose between purchasing diapers and meeting other basic needs. As a nonprofit diaper bank serving Sumter, Lee, and Clarendon Counties, we are committed to providing essential baby items while connecting families with resources that promote the health and well-being of their children.
Through community partnerships, generous supporters, and dedicated volunteers, we work every day to reduce diaper need and strengthen families across our region.
Go Baby Go Diaper Bank (GBG) was founded in 2021 by Taneisha Knox with a simple but powerful mission: to ensure that no family has to choose between purchasing diapers and meeting other basic needs. After recognizing the financial burden diaper need places on families in the community, Taneisha was inspired to create an organization dedicated to providing essential baby items and supporting parents during times of need.
Since its founding, Go Baby Go has distributed more than 150,000 diapers to families across Sumter, Lee, and Clarendon Counties, with the organization experiencing an average annual growth of 25% as community needs continue to increase.
The work of Go Baby Go is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to strengthening families. By partnering with local organizations, businesses, healthcare providers, and community members, GBG continues to expand its reach and ensure that more children have access to the basic necessities they need for a healthy start.
As the organization grows, Go Baby Go remains dedicated to being a trusted community resource and creating lasting, positive change—one family, one child, and one diaper at a time.
Our Story
Our Mission
Closing the Diaper Shortage Gap in Sumter County!
According to the National Diaper Bank Network, the “shortage gap” is defined as the difference between what parents can afford and what children need. As an organization, our mission is to serve as a supplemental support agency that helps fill this gap by providing essential resources to ensure children have what they need to thrive.
Our Vision
A community where no child lacks basic necessities due to financial hardship.Our Impact
150,000+ diapers distributed
1000+ babies served
Serving families across 3 counties
Partnering with healthcare providers, child care programs, churches and community organizations.
Why It Matters
1 in 2 families in the United States with young children cannot afford an adequate supply of diapers to keep their infant or child clean, dry, and healthy.
Diapers are not covered by any government assistance program in South Carolina.
Insufficient access to clean diapers can lead to health concerns, including diaper rash, skin irritation, skin breakdown, and urinary tract infections.
1 in 4 mothers reports missing at least one day of work each month due to diaper-related issues.
The stress of diaper need has also been linked to increased rates of maternal depression, impacting the overall well-being of families.
*Source: “Diaper need in America.” National Diaper Bank Network, https://nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/the-need/. Accessed 6 January 2025.Sponsors
Sponsorship is at the heart of Go Baby Go's mission. The generosity of our sponsors, community partners, and donors makes it possible for us to provide diapers and essential baby items to families in need throughout our community.
We are deeply grateful for the support we have received over the years. Every contribution helps us expand our reach, strengthen families, and ensure that more babies have access to the basic necessities they need to thrive.
We invite you to explore some of our past and present sponsors whose generosity has helped make our mission possible. Together, we are creating a lasting impact—one family at a time.
Our Leadership
Our leadership team and Board of Directors are committed to responsible stewardship, transparency, and ensuring Go Baby Go continues to meet the needs of families throughout our community.
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Taneisha Knox founded Go Baby Go in 2021 after recognizing the growing need for diaper assistance in her community. She is passionate about strengthening families and ensuring every child has access to basic necessities. Under her leadership, Go Baby Go has distributed more than 130,000 diapers while expanding services throughout Sumter, Lee, and Clarendon Counties.
Committed to addressing the evolving needs of local families, Taneisha also launched the Baby Food Pantry Pilot Program. This initiative was created to help combat food insecurity among families with infants and toddlers by providing age-appropriate baby food and nutritional essentials, helping to close the weekend hunger gap and ensure young children have access to the nourishment they need.
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Tyler Knox- Vice President
Kaylon Outen- Treasurer
Jennifer Shepard- Secretary
Shanetta Hannah- Board Member
Support Our Mission
Every diaper distributed, every volunteer hour, and every donation helps us provide essential resources to families in need. Whether you're an individual, business, church, or community organization, there are many ways to make a difference.
Donate
Your gift helps us provide diapers, wipes, and other essential baby items to families in our community. A recurring donation of $10 per month helps provide one baby with diapers and gives families one less burden to worry about.
Volunteer
Join our team by helping with diaper distributions, community events, inventory, or special projects.
Host a Diaper Drive
Organize a diaper drive at your workplace, school, church, or community organization to help stock our diaper bank.
Become a Community Partner
Partner with Go Baby Go to expand resources and increase our impact throughout Sumter, Lee, and Clarendon Counties.
Spread the Word
Follow us on social media, share our mission, and help raise awareness about diaper need in our community.
