Boca West Children’s Foundation Collected 250,000+ Diapers Through Its Annual Drive, Shattering the 2022 Record

Boca Raton, FL – Records were shattered recently when Boca West Children’s Foundation (BWCF) collected more than 250,000+ diapers during its 8th Annual Diaper Drive in February. In 2022, a record 180,000 were donated, an increase over 2021’s 100,000 diapers.

The diapers were donated to the Diaper Bank, Covering South Florida and then distributed to non-profits that care for local babies and toddlers. The Foundation has served as a major supporter of the Diaper Bank since 2016 as it falls within the organization’s mission to help programs that aid local children.

“The Diaper Drive was an absolute triumph! Our ‘stretch’ goal was 250,000, 38% more than we delivered last year to our partner charity. Our tall task was even more challenging because the price of diapers has soared since last year, and yet diapers continue to pour in,” said Pamela Weinroth, Executive Director/COO of Boca West Children’s Foundation.

“In order for parents to work, they need to provide enough diapers each day in order for their children to attend daycare,” said Richard Zenker, Board Chair of the Boca West Children’s Foundation. “Not only does the diaper drive help keep children healthy, it helps keep our economy going by making it easier for parents to work. The Supplemental Nutrition Supplement Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, does not cover diapers.”

Infants and toddlers who remain in soiled diapers for too long are at risk of urinary tract infections and skin infections. Most child-care centers, even free and subsidized facilities, require parents to provide a daily supply of disposable diapers to care for a baby. Without child-care, parents can-