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The Diaper Storehouse in Jonesboro Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting

The Diaper Storehouse in Jonesboro Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting

The Diaper Storehouse leadership, and members of the Jonesboro Regional Chamber Commerce cut the ribbon for the facility. Photo: Saga Communications/Rachel Rudd


Jonesboro, AR – JonesboroRightNow.com – The Diaper Storehouse, a nonprofit providing diaper assistance to those in need, celebrated a ribbon-cutting Friday morning.

The Diaper Storehouse started as a grassroots organization in 2024 and celebrated the grand opening of its building in January. The nonprofit provides diapers and supplies to Northeast Arkansas families, as well as provides case management and family resource connection calls, regardless of one’s ability to pay.

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“We opened to provide immediate support and relief to those families experiencing diaper need,” said Brionna Palmer, founder and executive director of the Diaper Storehouse. “We wrap our arms around them, we let them know that we’re here to support them in every way possible.”

The center’s diaper distribution days are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is also accepting volunteers and donations.

The Diaper Storehouse is located at 911 Magnolia Road.

“It’s exciting and very humbling. This is not light work, it’s very much of a commitment,” Palmer said. “I’m just glad that we have our location to be able to serve families more actively and urgently.”

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