“Where every baby finds a little love.”
WHAT WE DO:
The Baby Closet is a community-run support program of the Church’s Community Assistance Social Service Programs, Midtown Community Services, dedicated to helping families in Topeka with essential baby items. Parents, guardians, or expectant mothers (within three weeks of due date) may access clothing, diapers, wipes, formula, and select items such as strollers, high chairs, and more — once per month. Some restrictions apply.
WHO QUALIFIES?
Expectant mothers (within three weeks of due date). Custodial parents or legal guardians (including grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.). Must show a valid government-issued photo ID.
HOURS & CONTACT:
MONDAYS / LUNES | 9:00 am to 11:00 am
WEDNESDAYS / MIERCOLES | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
THURSDAYS / JUEVES | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
CLOSED on FEDERAL HOLIDAYS and for INCLEMENT WEATHER.
QUESTIONS? Leave a message on the Baby Closet voicemail at (785) 233-4241, extension 4.
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Find Us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/babyclosettopeka
HOW TO DONATE:
CASH, CLOTHES, DIAPERS and BABY ITEMS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED: Monetary donations.
WE GRATEFULLY ACCEPT: Clean baby & toddler clothing (sizes Newborn to 5T), Diapers (sizes Premature to Size 5), Pull Ups Potty Training Products, Formula, Wet Wipes, unexpired Baby Food, Maturity Clothes, and Miscellaneous items (e.g. strollers, baby seats) NOTE: we are unable to accept car seats or booster seats.
DONATION APPOINTMENT – DROP OFF during regular business hours (Tuesdays-Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) or Contact the Church Office at (785) 233-4241 to schedule an appointment to drop off your donations.
📬 Mail checks to: West Side Baptist Church, 1004 SW 4th St., Topeka, KS 66606
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.
SAFE KIDS KANSAS – Car Seat Program
Road injuries are the leading cause of preventable deaths and injuries to children in the United States. So be sure to use a car seat or seat belt appropriate for your child’s size, age, and development, and buckle everyone up on every ride.
Looking for a car seat inspection site or a free car seat / donation program in Kansas?
Visit www.kansascarseatcheck.org for a list of resources near you.
- Learn more about the Kansas Booster Seat program at https://www.kansasboosterseat.org/
- Learn more about Safe Kids Kansas at https://www.safekidskansas.org
- Learn more about the Kansas Highway Patrol at https://kansashighwaypatrol.gov/about-us/child-passenger-safety/
WE CAN NOT ACCEPT DONATIONS of BOOSTER or CAR SEATS
We can not distribute or share Car Seats or Booster Seats
because of the changing Laws and Regulations.
HONOR & RESPECT POLICY – The Church is committed to treating people with dignity, courtesy, and integrity by upholding our Christian principles of honoring and respecting 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, sexuality, 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: 15 OCTOBER 2025
