Baby Closet

CLOSED ON
JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY

No Baby Closet on Wednesday, June 19

THE BABY CLOSET – HELPING FAMILIES WITH
NEWBORNS THROUGH SIZE 5

BABY CLOSET – The Baby Closet is a community service program operated by volunteers to help children and families in need in the City of Topeka, Kansas.  Parents and legal guardians of children aged newborn to age five may receive help with a designated number of items each month, which includes clothes, diapers, disposable wipes, formula, and miscellaneous household items such as high chairs, strollers, and other necessities.  Some limitations and restrictions apply. 

HOURS OF OPERATION:

  • Mondays | 9:00 am to 11:00 am
  • Wednesdays | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
  • Thursdays | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

CLOSED on FEDERAL HOLIDAYS and for INCLEMENT WEATHER.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS – Expecting mothers (within three weeks of the due date), custodial mothers and fathers, grandparents as parenting, custodial next-of-kin (e.g., aunt, uncle, etc.) and legal guardians may access the resources in the Baby Closet once per month. Bring a government issues photo identification card.

Questions?  Leave a message on the Baby Closet voicemail at (785) 233-4241, extension 4. 

Find Us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/babyclosettopeka

DONATIONS ACCEPTED:

DONATIONS: Monetary donations, clean clothing, unexpired baby food and formula, maturity clothes, and miscellaneous items are welcome from families, businesses, faith communities, social service agencies, and the community. Several families help by giving back to the Baby Closet to keep the shelves stocked. We are grateful for all donations to help children in need.

DONATION APPOINTMENT – Contact to Church Office at (785) 233-4241 to schedule an appointment to drop off your donations.

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West Side Baptist Church is a registered 501(c)3 Not-for-Profit Religious Charitable Corporation (USA Federal ID Number 48-0612483; Kansas Tax Exempt KSNKX22BJN, Exp. 10-01-2024). Donations may be tax-deductible as permitted by law. Send donations to: West Side Baptist Church, 1008 S.W. 4th Street, Topeka, KS 66606.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION POLICY – The Church honors and respects all people, regardless of age, color, creed, ethnicity, gender expression, marital status, military obligations, national origin (ancestry), physical appearance (height, weight, etc.), physical or mental ability (handicap), race, religion (or no religious beliefs), sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The Church does not discriminate in the distribution of goods and social services. If you have experienced discrimination, speak with a program supervisor or call the Minister at (785) 233-4241.

Updated: MARCH 30, 2024