City Diaper Drive will Benefit Haven from Hunger

Peabody, MA - The Peabody Health Department, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office and Haven from Hunger, is sponsoring a diaper drive to benefit Peabody families.

One in three families in America struggle to afford diapers for their children. A lack of diapers can have many negative outcomes for children and families’ health, economic and emotional welfare, and educational opportunities.

According to the National Diaper Bank Network, “Women with diaper need also reported more difficulty with stress management, depression and coping with trauma – which can negatively affect a child’s health and development.”

Diapers are a basic need for children, as important to their health and well-being as food, shelter, and a parent’s love. Many Peabody families struggle to afford diapers, and few resources exist to help them.

Kitt Cox, co-founder of the North Shore Postpartum Depression Task Force, states “There are families living here right now who frequently face the challenge of deciding between food or diapers for their babies. Our Task Force has a saying that ‘when something stinks, it’s time for a change.’ We have an opportunity to contribute to a change that benefits the well-being of our entire community.”

All disposable diaper sizes are needed, from newborn to size six. All donated diapers will stock the shelves at the Haven from Hunger in Peabody. This Peabody Diaper Drive is part of a larger effort among Health Departments on the North Shore. Health Departments in Beverly, Danvers, Hamilton, Manchester by the Sea, Peabody, Rockport and Wenham will all be collecting diapers during the month of April to distribute among families in need.

Peabody Location and Hours to Drop Off Diapers

There are five donation boxes located in the city:

Peabody City Hall, 24 Lowell St, Peabody

Torigian Senior Center, 75R Central St, Peabody

Peabody Institute Library, Main Branch, 82 Main St, Peabody

Peabody Institute Library, South Branch, 78 Lynn St, Peabody

Peabody Institute Library, West Branch, 603 Lowell St, Peabody

Donations accepted April 1-30 during the following hours:
Monday – Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 7 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

For further information, please contact the Peabody Health Department at (978) 538-5926.