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United Way of the Southern Tier sponsors annual Diaper Drive

April 19, 2022:

As part of National Volunteer Week, United Way of the Southern Tier invites the community to help families in need throughout Chemung and Steuben counties by participating in the annual Diaper & Baby Needs Drive.

On average, a baby will go through 2,200 diapers in their first year. That’s a lot of diapers, and diapers are not covered by WIC or SNAP benefits, so families in need often turn to United Way-supported programs for help.

Starting today and through May 6, individuals, businesses, schools, and organizations can help fill the need by holding their own collection drives for the following items:
Diapers (Sizes 3-4 and 5-6) Pull-Ups (Sizes 3T and 4T) Overnight Diapers
Baby Wipes New Plastic Sippy Cups Baby Formula
Baby Bottle Liners Jarred Baby Food Baby Cereal

3 Ways to Help:

Purchase items using United Way of the Southern Tier’s Amazon Wishlist. Items will be shipped directly to United Way and distributed to programs in Chemung and Steuben counties.

Purchase items anywhere and drop them off between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Friday, May 6 at United Way of the Southern Tier’s drive-thru collection in front of the Corning Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY 14830. (Please call United Way at 607-936-3753 to arrange a different drop-off or pick-up time.)

Purchase items online from any vendor and have them shipped to:
United Way of the Southern Tier
300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Suite 220
Corning, NY 14830

Download a poster to help spread the word: Poster 1 Poster 2

Media inquiries: Contact Lois Wilson at United Way of the Southern Tier. Email or call 607-377-5834.