EGG HARBOR TOWNSNHIP - The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is hosting its fourth annual #GreatBigDiaperDrive, a campaign to address diaper need throughout the state.
Kicking off with National Diaper Need Awareness Week, Sept. 23-29, the drive runs through October. Spearheaded by CFBNJ’s Women Fighting Hunger volunteers, it will help raise awareness and collect diaper products and funds for New Jersey families in need.
Individuals, businesses and groups are invited to take part in the drive by running their own collections, donating products at CFBNJ’s Egg Harbor Township warehouse, or making an online donation at give.cfbnj.org/sjwfh.
Since 2021, CFBNJ and Women Fighting Hunger have raised funds, generated awareness and collected diaper products through the #GreatBigDiaperDrive. Last year, the campaign collected more than 410,000 diapers, tens of thousands of wipes and other necessities for neighbors in need. Nearly one in two families in the U.S. struggles to afford diapers, which are not covered by most federally funded public assistance programs such as SNAP and WIC.
“Our annual #GreatBigDiaperDrive helps remove barriers for families who need access to diaper products. Our goal with this campaign is to raise awareness and encourage donations so that all families have enough of these essential products,” FoodBank CEO Elizabeth McCarthy said. “At CFBNJ, we do more than just provide food. Often, families who struggle to keep food on the table also lack access to critical hygiene supplies, like diapers, to keep their babies clean, dry, and healthy.”
Provided/The Community FoodBank of New Jersey and its volunteer group Women Fighting Hunger recently kicked off the 2024 #GreatBigDiaperDrive. Pictured with 2023 donations from Spencer’s and Spirit Halloween are, from left, C.J. Cicchino Volunteer Resource Manager, CFBNJ, Leigh Chairman, Community Relations Manager at Spencer’s, and Torrina Bennett-Michael, Director of External Affairs, CFBNJ.Babies require up to 12 diapers per day, which adds up to $80-$100 or more per month per child - a cost many struggling families simply cannot afford. Every $1 donated can provide six diapers to families in need.
CFBNJ is a longtime member of the National Diaper Bank Network and accepts diaper product donations year-round. Most needed items include diapers, wipes and diaper cream.
For more information, contact Torrina Bennett-Michael at 609-80-3671 or visit the Egg Harbor Township warehouse, 6735 Black Horse Pike.
CFBNJ’s Women Fighting Hunger supports the goals and priorities of the organization, providing food, help, and hope through hands-on philanthropy, leadership, and collaboration. Skilled volunteer opportunities are available year-round through a program that also provides opportunities for education, personal growth, and a sense of community.
To learn more and get involved with Women Fighting Hunger, see cfbnj.org/womenfightinghunger.
