Caring & Sharing of South Walton is hosting their Third Annual Diaper Drive sponsored by Specialty Roofers and co-hosted by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office from September 15 – October 15.
“Currently, we provide more than 190 Walton County families in need with an average of 6,645 diapers a month. The needs greatly outweigh our supplies, so we need the community’s help,” said Caring & Sharing Executive Director, Carly Barnes.
According to the National Diaper Bank Network, 1 in 2 U.S. families struggles to provide enough diapers to keep a baby or toddler clean, dry, and healthy. Without a supply of diapers, babies cannot participate in early childhood education or daycare which in turn means many parents cannot return to work or school. 3 in 5 U.S. families miss work or school due to lack of sufficient diapers.
“Our most needed sizes are 4, 5, and 6. We have set a goal to collect six month’s worth of diapers for our community in celebration of National Diaper Need Awareness Week,” added Barnes.
You can help Caring & Sharing achieve this year’s goal in a variety of ways.
Diaper and baby wipe donations can be dropped off at participating local businesses and churches including Diaper Drive Sponsor, Specialty Roofers, along with Christ the King Episcopal Church, St. Rita’s Church, The Preschool at Point Washington, Point Washington United Methodist Church, Freeport Presbyterian Church, and Freeport Public Library.
The public can “Pack the Patrol Car” with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office by donating and dropping off diapers between September 15 and October 15, Monday through Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.. at their administrative office on 133 Sheriff Drive in Santa Rosa Beach.
Donors can also purchase items from the nonprofit’s Amazon Wish List, which will be delivered directly to Caring & Sharing. Amazon Wish List: https://amzn.to/3eN4SbW
By working together and engaging in simple actions, our community can draw attention to the issue of diaper need in the U.S. and in Walton County, and ensure that all babies have access to clean diapers.
If your business, organization or group is interested in supporting the Diaper Drive, please email info@caringandsharingsowal.org.
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Caring and Sharing of South Walton provides crisis relief to our neighbors in need in Walton County through financial assistance, food, counseling, and case management. Founded in 1994, the organization serves over 700 local families each month. Caring & Sharing of South Walton also operates a Thrift Store. Sales in the Thrift Store help cover operating expenses and generate funds to help clients with food, prescriptions and utilities. Items for sale in the Thrift Store include clothing, housewares, bedding, furniture, electronics and books. For more information about Caring & Sharing of South Walton visit www.caringandsharingsowal.org
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