Legion Auxiliary is holding diaper drive

Posted on March 11, 2022

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 291 of Steinhatchee will hold a diaper drive during the month of March for Healthy Families Seven Rivers.

Diapers (in all sizes) and baby wipes can be dropped off at the American Legion in Steinhatchee from Tuesday through Saturday throughout the month.

If you would prefer to make a cash donation so that diapers can be purchased, you can contact Auxiliary President Karen Tidwell at karentidwell64@gmail.com.

“All donations are tax deductible, and a proof of donation will be provided when requested,” Tidwell said. “Thank you in advance for helping us help others!”

Healthy Families Seven Rivers is a free, community-based, voluntary home-visiting program designed to support and educate parents through the first years of their child’s life.

Program activities include: family health and wellness, parent education and support, hands-on activities that increase positive parent-child relationships, home safety, child safety and development, promotion of self-sufficiency, resource linkage (including emergency assistance, food, job training, health insurance, etc.) and a parent incentive program.

Those who are eligible for services include pregnant mothers and mothers with babies three months or younger who live in Taylor, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette or Madison counties.