Donations Needed! Mothers and More Diaper Drive! April 6-May 31

annemarie

Apr 2, 2015 at 2:59pm Edited

Mothers and More is having a diaper drive! Low-income families are forced to reuse soiled diapers, or choose between diapers and food, because diapers are not covered by WIC. Every diaper (and dollar) we donate directly helps a family in need.

Donation boxes will be put in place this weekend! Start gathering up those loose diapers and consider buying a new box for this very worthy cause.

And many thanks to our wonderful local businesses for hosting boxes:
Munchies on Irvington Ave in South Orange
UPS Store on South Orange Ave in South Orange
The Rack on Springfield Ave in Maplewood
Village Coffee on Maplewood Ave in Maplewood

Poster design by Kerstin Diehn of http://kvdesign.net

annemarie

Apr 3, 2015 at 7:49am Edited

I just placed the box at the UPS Store and we had already gotten our first donation! Amazing! Thank you to George for his donation to the cause as well. Hurrah!!!!

The box is in place at Munchies as well. The Rack and Village Coffee are still in progress.

snowmom

Apr 6, 2015 at 7:28pm

Bump

annemarie

Apr 7, 2015 at 7:09am

Fill it up!

wallflower

Apr 7, 2015 at 7:13am

I have a sample pack of Similac that I'm not using. I know it's not diapers, but do you think they would accept it?

pmartinezv

Apr 7, 2015 at 7:17am

FYI there were some diapers on clearance at Target in various sizes. Got a large box for $20.

@annemarie, as usual larger sizes are the most needed ones, correct?

annemarie

Apr 7, 2015 at 7:24am

Yes, larger sizes and Pull-Ups!

@wallflower, they'll take it! Just leave it in a box (or you can drop at my house)

wallflower

Apr 7, 2015 at 7:25am

Great! I'll get it to you this week!

housewo

Apr 10, 2015 at 4:13am

If you see any deals on diapers this weekend, please consider donating for the Mothers & More Diaper Drive. Donations are being collected at:

Munchies on Irvington Ave in South Orange
UPS Store on South Orange Ave in South Orange
The Rack on Springfield Ave in Maplewood
Village Coffee on Maplewood Ave in Maplewood

Larger sizes and pull-ups are especially appreciated.

pmartinezv

Apr 10, 2015 at 5:46am

annemarie said:
Yes, larger sizes and Pull-Ups!

@wallflower, they'll take it! Just leave it in a box (or you can drop at my house)

I purchased an extra box while getting ours this weekend and a neighbor gave me a good amount of diapers her baby outgrew. Do you prefer I drop them off at one of the drop boxes or your house? (figured I may just lighten a trip a little bit).

annemarie

Apr 10, 2015 at 7:26am

@pmartinezv truly, whatever is most convenient for you!

pmartinezv

Apr 10, 2015 at 9:05am

annemarie said:
@pmartinezv truly, whatever is most convenient for you!

I have to get in the car, drive and park either way cheese

. If you don't mind sending me your address I can leave them at your door over the weekend while running errands.
Also do we get receipts this year? Just wondering. Thanks!

SuzanneNg

Apr 10, 2015 at 10:33am

@annemarie , can you use coupons for diapers/baby items as well? I don't have kids, but I can print out coupons for diapers when I print my regular coupons.

annemarie

Apr 10, 2015 at 12:52pm Edited

@suzanneng that would be great!

@pmartinezv will do. Send me your email address and I will send you a receipt.

annemarie

Apr 10, 2015 at 12:58pm

Also if anyone wants to give of their time, I need help hanging posters in local businesses!

annemarie

Apr 16, 2015 at 2:14pm

Bump!

annemarie

Apr 20, 2015 at 5:21pm

Thanks to everyone who has donated so far. Keep 'em coming!

Sommerj

Apr 22, 2015 at 12:50pm

I have lots of extra pullups but they're not in a box (they were opened). Is it ok if I just put them in a bag?

annemarie

Apr 22, 2015 at 2:28pm

A bag is great! @sommerj

annemarie

Apr 24, 2015 at 3:39am

I just checked on the box in the UPS Store and it's almost full! But don't worry! It comes with free refills. I'll be emptying it this weekend, so let's refill it.

It has also been joined by a prom dress drive, so if you have any gently used prom-style dresses, consider donating them as well (I'm not affiliated with the prom dress drive, just trying to spread the word).

jgberkeley

Apr 25, 2015 at 10:36am

annemarie, time for a pickup.

MOL's keep them coming in. Note the Wipes, nice touch!!!!

annemarie

Apr 25, 2015 at 12:47pm

Awesome!!!! I'll be by in the morning. If anyone needs a receipt, email me through the address on the poster. Or PM me.

annemarie

May 19, 2015 at 1:17pm

There's still plenty of time to donate!

jgberkeley

May 28, 2015 at 1:55pm Edited

@Annemarie, time for another pickup. The box is full and I have a floor stack started.

Oh and, can you ask for me when you come in. I wanted to ask you a question about something we have in common.

And I can not find PM on this new system.

Thanx, George

annemarie

May 29, 2015 at 6:07am

Great! The drive ends June 1, so I will be by Sunday for the final pickup. Amazzzzzaazing!

annemarie

Jun 3, 2015 at 12:00pm

We collected 7,700 diapers for Sierra House and Isaiah House. We were at Sierra House this morning and they are truly doing amazing work there. Consider supporting them in any way you can.

Thank you to George from The UPS Store, Reid and Sophia from Munchie's, and the fine folks at The Rack and Village Coffee for being public donation spots, and to South Mountain YMCA and Village Babies for being our preschool locations!

Amazing stuff, people!

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