Diaper Duty Calls! Packing Orders at Milwaukee Diaper Mission
Overview:
Did you know... A third of families in Milwaukee struggle to afford enough diapers to keep their baby clean, dry, and healthy. Although 68% of families with children in Milwaukee qualify for low-income status, no state or federal government assistance programs (like SNAP and WIC) supply these families with diapers. That is why Sunbeam Kids is thrilled to be partnering with Milwaukee Diaper Mission to spend time packing diaper, baby wipe, and period product orders in MDM's NEW warehouse on Tuesday, February 18th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm!
What to expect:
Join other SBK families at the Milwaukee Diaper Mission warehouse in Cudahy to pack diaper orders, wrap diapers for future orders, and restock diapers on shelves.
MDM also has a program to provide period products to individuals in need. When you register, you will be asked if your family is comfortable packing these types of items if needed during our visit. We know families/kids are ready for these discussions at different ages so feel free to select "no" if you would prefer to not have your family pack these kits and we'll make sure to split into two groups as needed.
Capacity & Age Recommendations:
All ages are welcome. We have space for approximately 4-5 families depending on the size of families that register - please use an accurate headcount in your registration for this reason.
What to wear & bring:
No need to bring anything to this project, but kids should wear their SBK shirts/lanyards if they are willing. Please dress appropriately as it can be chilly. Closed toe shoes are required since this project takes place in a warehouse.
Other:
If you've participated in this project before, please note the new address. This will be our first project at Milwaukee Diaper Mission's new Cudahy location.
Project Leader: Rachl Sweet
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
This project is open to members* only at this time. We are happy to open any remaining spots to guests if space allows approximately one week prior to the project date. Please only sign up if you know you can attend. We understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you register and can no longer attend, please let us know ASAP so we can fill your spot.
A big thanks to our Project Leader Rachl for leading this project, and thank you for lending a little hand!
Amanda Barnhart
Board President
*While we rely on member donations to keep the good work going, we never want the $40/family/year to be a hurdle to volunteering with us. If you are in need of assistance, we do have a limited number of scholarships available that are 100% confidential, just email and ask!
