Healthy Beginnings Diaper Drive 2014

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Healthy Beginnings Project Diaper Drive

 

Help us collect 10,000 diapers for Williamsburg babies!

Donate from November 1 – November 30, 2014

  • Drop off a donation at the College of William and Mary:
    Old Dominion Hall, Child and Family Study Center
    Psych Dept., ISC 1137
    Campus Child Care Center
    The Hoke House
    The Law School Student Lounge
    SWEM
    OR donate online:
    Did You Know?

    – This area’s closest diaper banks are located over an hour away from Williamsburg.
    – In Williamsburg 18.4% of residents live below the poverty level which is 7% more than the Virginia average. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2012).
    – The poverty level is almost double the amount of those receiving social services benefits (10.2%) in Williamsburg (University of Virginia, 2014).
    – 8.9% of residents in Williamsburg are considered “food insecure”, meaning they lack access to enough food for a healthy lifestyle and at times are uncertain when they will be able to afford their next meal. (Feeding America, 2011).
    – Williamsburg has the second highest rates in the state of Virginia of children living in poverty (22.7%) behind Newport News (23.3%). (Kids Count Data Book, 2009).

    Receiving a donation:

    If you are interested in receiving a donation, please fill out our diaper request form or contact us and be prepared to show evidence of eligibility (e.g., evidence that you are currently enrolled in TANF and/or Medicaid).

    W&M Healthy Beginnings Website

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