BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Boca West is looking for diapers, and asking the community to take part in its annual diaper drive. It’s part of the Boca West Children’s Foundation annual diaper drive. The BWCF shared this announcement with BocaNewsNow.com:
The Boca West Children’s Foundation (BWCF) is out to break its record of collecting 280,000 diapers for The Diaper Bank, Covering South Florida, during its 9th Annual Diaper Drive. Monetary donations for diapers can be made by visiting http://www.bocawestfoundation.org or diapers can be dropped off at the Junior League of Boca Raton, 261 N.W. 13th Street, Boca Raton, by February 28. Diapers in size 4, 5 and 6 are particularly needed.
Studies show that more than one in three American families experience diaper need. The Foundation has served as a major supporter of the Diaper Bank since 2016 as it falls within the organization’s mission to help programs that aid local children.
“Clean diapers are as essential as food to eat and a place to live for a baby. Whether or not a child has enough clean diapers impacts not only the child’s health, but their parents’ ability to work,” said Pamela Weinroth, Executive Director/COO of Boca West Children’s Foundation. “Two years ago, we collected 180,000 diapers and we were able to donate 280,000 last year. This year, we’re hoping to be able to provide even more than that.”
Infants and toddlers who remain in soiled diapers for too long are at risk of urinary tract infections and skin infections. Most child-care centers, even free and subsidized facilities, require parents to provide a daily supply of disposable diapers to care for a baby. Without child-care, parents cannot go to work or school.
Throughout the year, BWCF also accepts monetary donations for the Diaper Bank. A donation of $100 will purchase 400 diapers.
For more information, visit www.bocawestfoundation.org, call 561-488-6980 or email foundation@bocawestcc.org.
