<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0yH17j_0vjCXgRS00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0yH17j_0vjCXgRS00" width="770" height="437" ><figcaption>Photo by Wyo4News: United Way of Southwest Wyoming Diaper Drive dropoff box at the Sweetwater County Library in Green River</figcaption></figure>September 24, 2024 – Wyo4NewsUnited Way of Southwest Wyoming’s annual Diaper Drive will come to a close on September 29. With 3 in 5 parents missing work because they can’t afford the diapers required to send their children to daycare, the organization hopes to collect 5,000 diapers to distribute to families in need.Drop-off Locations:<ul><li>Sweetwater County Library in Green River</li><li>Rock Springs Library</li><li>United Way of Southwest Wyoming</li></ul>Food assistance programs like SNAP and WIC do not cover diapers, leaving many families struggling to make ends meet. Last year, United Way distributed over 97,000 diapers, marking a 34.25% increase from the previous year. This year’s drive aims to close the gap further by providing necessary resources for families, especially as diaper prices have risen by 32% in the past year.“We’ve seen firsthand how the lack of diapers can impact a family’s livelihood,” said Shelley Richno, Community Impact Coordinator at United Way of Southwest Wyoming. “No one should have to choose between feeding their family and buying diapers.”By participating in this Diaper Drive, community members can help ensure that every child in Southwest Wyoming has access to clean diapers, supporting both their health and the stability of their families.The Diaper Drive, supported by sponsors like Bayer, Tata Chemicals, and Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, encourages community members to get involved by donating diapers of any size—though sizes 4, 5, 6, and 7 are most needed. Donations can be dropped off at Sweetwater County Libraries or United Way’s offices.Monetary donations are also welcome, with contributions helping to purchase specific diaper sizes as needed. Those interested can donate at swunitedway.org or by texting “UWSW” to 269-89.Families in need can access diapers through the Food Bank of Sweetwater County during designated distribution days. For more information, contact United Way of Southwest Wyoming.For additional details, visit swunitedway.org or call 307-362-5003.</div></body>

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United Way of Southwest Wyoming’s annual Diaper Drive will come to a close on September 29. With 3 in 5 parents missing work because they can’t afford the diapers required to send their children to daycare, the organization hopes to collect 5,000 diapers to distribute to families in need.