Community Corner
Rep. Spain Holiday Diaper Drive Spreads Cheer to Families in Need
This year, more than 12,500 diapers and more than 19,000 wipes were collected for families in need this holiday season.
State Representative Ryan Spain’s (R-Peoria) annual Holiday Diaper Drive saw one of its most successful years yet in 2023. This year, more than 12,500 diapers and more than 19,000 wipes were collected for families in need this holiday season. This brings the six-year collection total to more than 68,500 diapers.
Rep. Spain expressed his thanks to all who donated to this year’s drive.
“When my team and I held our first diaper drive several years ago, I could not have imagined how successful this annual event would become,” said Spain. “To everyone who donated, thank you! Thanks to your immense generosity, local families in need will be able to sleep a little easier this holiday season, and that is the best gift anyone can receive.”
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Special thanks to the local partners who served as remote donation sites and Advanced Medical Transport for dropping off an ambulance full of donations!
All donations will be distributed to local food and diaper pantries in the 73rd House District. For a list of participating pantries, Click Here.