Boca West Children’s Foundation Collected 250,000+ Diapers Through Its Annual Drive, Shattering the 2022 Record
Boca Raton, FL – Records were shattered recently when Boca West Children’s Foundation (BWCF) collected more than 250,000+ diapers during its 8th Annual Diaper Drive in February. In 2022, a record 180,000 were donated, an increase over 2021’s 100,000 diapers.
The diapers were donated to the Diaper Bank, Covering South Florida and then distributed to non-profits that care for local babies and toddlers. 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.
“The Diaper Drive was an absolute triumph! Our ‘stretch’ goal was 250,000, 38% more than we delivered last year to our partner charity. Our tall task was even more challenging because the price of diapers has soared since last year, and yet diapers continue to pour in,” said Pamela Weinroth, Executive Director/COO of Boca West Children’s Foundation.
“In order for parents to work, they need to provide enough diapers each day in order for their children to attend daycare,” said Richard Zenker, Board Chair of the Boca West Children’s Foundation. “Not only does the diaper drive help keep children healthy, it helps keep our economy going by making it easier for parents to work. The Supplemental Nutrition Supplement Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, does not cover diapers.”
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. Donations may be made by visiting https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/BocaWestCommunityCharitableFn/diaperdrive.html or by check to Boca West Children’s Foundation and mailed to P.O. Box 3070, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
About Boca West Children’s Foundation
The Boca West Foundation was launched in 2010 and came about as a desire by the thousands of volunteers from the Boca West Country Club to give back to children in Palm Beach County. The Foundation’s mission is to identify and fund projects to assist children and their families in need in the area. Since its inception, the Foundation has granted more than $18 million for specific programs for more than 30 charities.
For more information, visit www.bocawestfoundation.org, call 561-488-6980 or email foundation@bocawestcc.org.
About The Diaper Bank, Covering South Florida
The Diaper Bank, Covering South Florida ensures that low-income families in South Palm Beach and North Broward Counties receive the necessary diapers over 3,000 local children depend on by distributing over 600,000 diapers annually and partnering with more than 20 local nonprofit agencies. We are dedicated to breaking the cycle of diaper inequity and promoting awareness, education, and advocacy to nurture strong community connections and give children the opportunity to SHINE.
More information on The Diaper Bank and diaper need is available on Facebook (facebook.com/coveredsofl).
