Diapers
are a resource that every baby needs, yet they’re something not every family
can afford. That’s one reason CoxHealth is launching its fourth annual Diaper
Drive on April 1 – and is inviting the community to help make a difference.
“Providing
basic necessities when raising a family can be a challenge,” says Donyta Upton,
manager of The Women’s Center at CoxHealth. “For families facing difficult
circumstances, having an adequate number of diapers is a big
concern. Families often have to prioritize basic living needs, and often
diapers fall pretty far down on the list.”
To
help with the need, disposable and cloth diapers can be donated to this drive,
which goes until April 30. Diapers will be given to Diaper Bank of the Ozarks
in Springfield, Crosslines in Monett, and Jesus Was Homeless in Branson, and in
turn will be distributed to local families in need.
Collection
boxes will be placed at CoxHeath facilities as well as
several area businesses. The drop-off locations include:
- Cox Medical Center South (North Entrance, the West Pavilion and West Tower)
- Cox North Hospital (Outpatient Entrance)
- Hulston Cancer Center
- The Meyer Center
- Cox Medical Center Branson (Cafeteria and the Skaggs Foundation office)
- Cox Monett Hospital
- KOLR-10
- Children’s Orchard
- Hy-Vee
- Great Southern Bank
- University Heights Baptist Church
- Steelman Transportation
- European Wax Center
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