The annual “Baby Shower & Diaper Drive” sponsored by the Parish Life Committee will be held the weekends of
April 30th, & May 1st and May 7th & 8th This year, we will be supporting The Westchester County Diaper Bank and the Early Head Start / Head Start Programs here in White Plains.
Your donations to the Diaper Drive will benefit The Westchester County Diaper Bank which will provide diapers at no cost as temporary assistance to families in need in Westchester County. The Junior League of Central Westchester has partnered with County Executive Robert P. Astorino and the Westchester County Department of Social Services to officially open the Westchester County Diaper Bank. Diapers are a basic need, not a luxury item. Diaper need is a silent crisis with parents/caregivers often choosing between food, rent or buying diapers. The JLCW will support the bank by organizing drives and managing inventory, while the Westchester County Department of Social Services will help distribute diapers. The JLCW envisions other community-based organizations partnering with us to distribute
diapers to families in need in the near future. A key to making the Diaper Bank successful and sustainable is an ample supply of diapers. The Diaper Bank relies on donations, community drives and corporate sponsorships. The Junior League encourages and is seeking individuals, community organizations or corporate sponsorships to support the Diaper Bank and ultimately, our families in the community.
The Early Head Start and Head Start programs, began in 1965, was designed to give your children (ages infant to 5) a “head start” in early childhood development and education. These programs also strive to support parents in their role as the primary influence in their children’s lives. Head Start provides comprehensive education, health, and nutrition to low-income children and their families. All those who benefit from these programs qualify as recipients for federal poverty assistance. We are asking for donations of diapers (any size) & wipes to support The Westchester County Diaper Bank. (Even opened packages and loose diapers will be accepted as long as they are in Ziploc bags)
We are asking for donations of baby clothing & baby items (ages newborn - 3yrs) as well as diapers (size 4 & 5) & wipes for families in need in the Early Head Start / Head Start Programs of White Plains. Classroom supplies such as construction paper, chunky crayons, glue sticks, etc. are always welcomed.
*** NO TOYS OR STUFFED ANIMALS WILL BE ACCEPTED ***
Please be generous! If you don’t have time to shop, please also consider a monetary donation. Place your donation in an envelope and drop in the collection basket marked “BABY SHOWER”. If you have any questions about the Baby Shower & Diaper Drive or items needed, please call Andrea at the rectory M-Th, 9am-1pm.