Diaper drive to benefit local families
In partnership with Healthy Start Southwest Florida, which operates the Southwest Florida Diaper Bank, Lee County has launched a drive to collect diapers to promote health and provide economic stability for families.
Last month, the Lee County Commission approved a resolution recognizing National Diaper Need Awareness Week — recognized this year as Sept. 14-20 — but wanted to do more to help.
From now through Friday, Oct. 23, designated Lee County Public Libraries and Parks & Recreation facilities are accepting donated diapers and related supplies for distribution to Lee County families.
The most needed items are: diapers, newborn through size 6; toddler pull-ups; diaper wipes; diaper cream; and child training pants.
The designated facilities are:
Library locations
• Bonita Springs Public Library, 10560 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs
• East County Regional Library, 881 Gunnery Road N., Lehigh Acres
• Fort Myers Regional Library, 2450 First St., Fort Myers
• Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers
• Northwest Regional Library, 519 Chiquita Blvd. N., Cape Coral
• Pine Island Public Library, 10701 Russell Road, Bokeelia
• South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero
Parks facilities and recreation centers
• Estero Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero
• North Fort Myers Recreation Center, 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers
• Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 Homestead Road S., Lehigh Acres
• Wa-Ke-Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers
• Boca Grande Community Center, 131 1st St., Boca Grande
Healthy Start locations
• Main office, 1921 Jefferson Ave., Fort Myers
• Warehouse, 12270 Itec Park Drive, Suite 200, Fort Myers
Specially designated collection boxes will be in place at the locations.
For more information about Healthy Start Southwest Florida, visit healthystartbaby.org.