Diaper Drive To Help Moms In Need In Naperville

NAPERVILLE, IL — In honor of Mother's Day, Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise has planned a Diaper and Mom's Essentials Drive to gather necessary items for new moms in need. The drive will be held May 9 on the grounds of the Naperville Country Club, and the donated items will be given to West Suburban Community Pantry.

In addition to diapers, especially in sizes four, five and six, the following items are sought for donation:

• Baby wipes
• Diaper creams
• Feminine hygiene items
• Pull-up diapers

Volunteers will be on hand from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. to receive items during the drive event. Donations can also be made at West Suburban Community Pantry, 6809 Hobson Valley Dr., Woodridge, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

“As essential and costly as they are, diapers, baby wipes and personal products cannot be purchased with SNAP (food stamp) benefits,” Deb Newman, Community Service Chair for Naperville Sunrise Rotary, said in a statement.

Newman added, “Sunrise Rotary is dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in our community. This is a great opportunity to honor mothers this Mother’s Day weekend and help them take care of themselves and their children.”