From April 20th to the 28th, the Junior League of Charleston Diaper Bank will host a Spring Diaper Drive to collect diapers, baby wipes, and monetary donations for area families experiencing financial strain. Since inception in 2017, the JLC Diaper Bank has distributed over 900,000 diapers and pull-up training pants to 15 area partners.
The Junior League of Charleston Diaper Bank collects, packages and works with community partner organizations to distribute diapers to the community. For countless families, having enough diapers is a constant struggle. Without diapers, children cannot attend daycare, which may prevent parents from making an income. Diapers are not funded by WIC and SNAP programs, and without this financial assistance, babies are left in their diapers longer, leading to severe diaper rash that could lead to other medical problems. Infants and toddlers typically require 8-12 diaper changes per day, which can cost up to $100 every month.
Diapers play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of families struggling to make ends meet. The Junior League of Charleston Diaper Bank understands this struggle and is on a mission to make a difference through our annual Spring Diaper Drive. Individuals and groups (neighbors, friends, companies) can get involved and give back to their community by donating disposable diapers (all sizes, full or partial packs) and pull-ups, as well as packs of wipes at one of the participating drop-off locations for the Spring Diaper Drive.
“The Junior League of Charleston Diaper Bank helps to provide diapers to families in need so children can attend daycare and parents can work. Diaper need is a public health crisis and the JLC Diaper Bank remains committed to ensuring all children in the Tri-County area have access to a sufficient supply of diapers to remain healthy, able to thrive, and reach their full potential. We could not do this without the help and generosity of our community members who donate unused disposable diapers and baby wipes,” said Meghan Norvell, president of the Junior League of Charleston. “Our JLC Diaper Bank has been central to our community impact goals by raising awareness and addressing the increase in demand for diapers, an essential children's health item. Our Spring Diaper Drive is one way we try to highlight this need. We hope by leading the way in distributing this necessity we can continue to make a positive impact on families across the greater Charleston area.”
Participating diaper drop-off locations are found here: https://www.jlcharleston.org/diaperbank/spring-diaper-drive/
Individuals, families, and local businesses can also get involved in the Spring Diaper Drive by visiting https://linktr.ee/diaperbank to:
- Register to participate in the diaper drive as a diaper drop-off location.
- Host your own in-person or virtual diaper drive.
- Shop the Junior League of Charleston Diaper Bank wishlists on Amazon, Target Charity and Walmart Registry for Good.
- Make a monetary donation to the Junior League of Charleston Diaper Bank – for every $20 donated, they can distribute 50 diapers per month to 4 children in need!
In addition to the annual diaper drive, the community can get involved throughout the year to increase awareness of the Junior League of Charleston Diaper Bank and its mission throughout the Lowcountry. Visit the Junior League of Charleston Diaper Bank’s website https://www.jlcharleston.org/diaperbank/ for more information.
Hosting a Diaper Drive isn't just an act of kindness; it's an investment in the well-being and future of countless families. Join hands with the Junior League of Charleston in this vital mission and be a part of the change our community desperately needs. Together, we can ensure that no child goes without the basic necessities they need to thrive.
