Diaper Duty Calls! Packing Orders at Milwaukee Diaper Mission & Diaper Collection
Overview:
Did you know... A third of families in Milwaukee struggle to afford enough diapers to keep their baby clean, dry, and healthy and 68% of families with children in Milwaukee qualify for low-income status, yet no state or federal government assistance programs (like SNAP and WIC) supplies these families with diapers. That is why Sunbeam Kids is thrilled to be partnering with Milwaukee Diaper Mission to spend time packing diaper and baby wipe orders in the warehouse on Wednesday, September 17th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. This trip will be especially timely as September 15-21st is National Diaper Need Awareness Week!
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.
Capacity & Age Recommendations:
All ages are welcome. We have space for approximately 4 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 are welcome to wear their SBK shirts/lanyards if they are willing. Closed toe shoes are required since this project takes place in a warehouse.
If you register for this in-person component of the project and wish to donate needed items, you are welcome to any donations along with you directly to the project on 9/17.
Not able to attend but still want to participate?
Register to drop off any of the needed items at one of our leadership team's porches. We have porch drop off locations located throughout SE WI! Drop off locations will be in Brookfield, Franklin, Pewaukee, Waukesha, and Wauwatosa- exact addresses will be provided upon registration.
Requested items are as follows: disposable baby diapers, pull-ups, baby wipes, and period products (pads, tampons, and liners - all period products must be individually wrapped). They need all sizes and styles of diapers but most critical items are larger diapers (size 4-6), baby wipes, pull-ups, and tampons. Have an open package diapers that your little one has outgrown? Bring that too! Any clean/unused diapers are welcome - no need to have them in the original packaging. This collection runs Sunday, September 7 until Sunday, September 14th. Registration required in case we need to update you on anything - please use "drop off" registration type. All are welcome, please share!
Project Leader: Rachl Sweet
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
This onsite 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!
