Local Drive Brings in 42,000 Disposable Diapers for Families in Need

On June 21, hundreds of people and organizations joined together for Middlesex United Way's 3rd annual Day of Action.

Nearly 3,000 babies in Middlesex County live in families too poor to diaper them properly leaving their health and well-being seriously at risk. The Diaper Bank's yearly supply of diapers to Middlesex County is only enough to assist 200 families.

Teams of volunteers from local companies and civic groups were stationed outside all five Stop & Shop stores in the county to collect donations from company drives, individuals and shoppers.

More than 42,000 disposable diapers and $560 were collected. Donations were delivered to the Diaper Bank and will be distributed to Middlesex County families in need through four local programs.

Middlesex United Way is a locally-based organization serving the towns of Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Saybrook, Portland, and Westbrook.