Salem, OR. – Official Release: It has been estimated that babies use between six and ten diapers per day, or about 2,800 diapers, during their first year. Families with financial challenges face not only the cost of diapers but also all the other expenses associated with a newborn.
To help low-income families in need, the Rotary E-Club of the Willamette Valley/South Salem Rotary Foundation is hosting a collection event called the “Community Baby Shower.” Gifts or financial donations will be accepted on Saturday, May 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the new offices of the Willamette Health Council, located at 1701 Liberty St SE, Salem.
The Rotary Club hopes to collect items primarily for newborns, including disposable diapers, new or handmade clothes, blankets, quilts, bottles, wipes, toys, books, and personal care items. The Department of Human Services (DHS) and other agencies working with parents and children will distribute these items to low-income families and parents in crisis.
Donations via credit/debit or PayPal are accepted on the club website at rotaryeclubwillamettevalley.org. Checks can be mailed and payable to South Salem Rotary Foundation, c/o Marcy Crenshaw, 1625 Snow Peak Ct, Stayton, OR 97383. Items can also be purchased from the Amazon Wishlist by searching for Rotary Club Baby Shower Wishlist.
For more information or to schedule items for pickup in advance of the event, please contact Crenshaw at (503) 507-4770.
The Eclub of the Willamette Valley meets each Tuesday at noon on Zoom. For membership information or to attend as a guest, visit https://www.rotaryeclubwillamettevalley.org.
About the Author
