Imagine having to choose between disposable diapers for your baby or paying your rent on time? This is the kind of choice low-income Eastside families face daily. Baby Basics Bellevue, a non-profit, all volunteer run organization has been distributing diapers since October 2012 to help meet diaper need in our community.
“Diapers may seem like a simple thing but here are no government subsidies or tax breaks for diapers. Diaper Need is a silent crisis and an important issue in our community. Sadly, diaper banks in King County cannot keep up with the on-going need. Clean diapers are a basic necessity for a baby and helps the entire family,” explains Kim Stone, Co-founder and Director of Baby Basics.
The low-income families that Baby Basics serve are hard-working parents who do not receive federal or state cash funds. They may or may not have access to food stamps, which cannot be used for diapers. The parents may be the single mom working at Bellevue Square or the young father working at one of your favorite restaurants. Many of the parents are working jobs that pay minimum wage or just above.
To help meet the need and raise awareness Baby Basics Bellevue is having their third annual May Diaper Drive. The gift of diapers is an ideal way to honor mothers and to show support for low-income working moms (and dads!) on the Eastside
Your gift of diapers this May will not only help cover a little bottom but will make a difference to a mom and her family. Diapers in sizes 4, 5, and 6 are especially needed. Thank you!
These community friendly organizations and businesses are springing into action with Baby Basics and collecting diapers:
Sacred Heart Church, 9450 NE 14th St., Bellevue
Chace’s Pancake Corral, 1606 Bellevue Way SE, Bellevue
Mercer Island Learning Lab, 4120 86th Ave. SE, Mercer Island
Samena Swim and Recreation Club, 15231 Lake Hills Blvd., Bellevue
Café Cesura, 1015 – 108th Ave. NE, Bellevue, will be collecting change for “Change for Diaper Change.” 100% of all proceeds will go to purchasing diapers.
Metropolitan Market, 10611 NE 68th St., Kirkland, will be collecting change in their bakery. “Change for Diaper Change.” 100% of all proceeds will go to purchasing diapers.
For more, contact,
Baby Basics Bellevue babybasicsbellevue@live.com
1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue WA 98004 425.454.3084 ext. 320
