Since 2019, Little Bottoms Free Store has provided basic needs for families with babies and toddlers in Franklin County who are experiencing poverty. Our mission is to become the village it takes to raise a child, providing a supportive community, meeting basic needs, and sharing our resources. Little Bottoms Free Store has become Columbus’ largest freestore exclusively and directly serving babies and children. Our freestore, located in Franklinton on the westside of Columbus, is open every Thursday evening to any Columbus family in need. We provide weekly diapers, wipes, baby clothes, books, coats, and baby supplies to thousands of low-income families of babies and toddlers ages three and under at no cost.
Little Bottoms Free Store was birthed out of a desire to support our most at-risk families and babies on the Westside of Columbus, addressing the social determinants of health that disproportionately impact our families and lead to elevated infant mortality rates in our neighborhoods. We work to address infant and maternal health inequities through provision of safe sleep trainings and materials, building supportive community, and providing access to community resources.
