Copper Country Great Start Family Coalition to Host Annual Diaper Drive

Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw Counties – The Copper Country Great Start Parent Coalition

The Copper Country Great Start Collaborative is gearing up for our annual diaper drive to help provide essential items like diapers and wipes for families in our community. Each year, the Family Coalition collects new unopened packages of diapers and wipes for the Keweenaw Family Resource Center’s (KFRC) Baby Closet. These diapers are given away to families in need throughout the year at no charge.  Last year 150 families utilized the Baby Closet and received:

• 829 packages of diapers and wipes

• 16 pack-n-plays to provide safe sleep environments

• 33 baby safety items including baby gates and 1 car seat

• 136 bags of clothing

• 40 referrals to other support programs

“The Baby Closet exists to help ensure that families have access to the basic items their children need to be strong and healthy”, said Iola Brubaker, KFRC Executive Director. “Providing diapers and wipes during challenging financial times is just one way we can help support families.”

All sizes and diapers are needed to support the community, but the most commonly requested sizes are size 5, 6 & 7. All donations stay local and directly benefit families in the Copper Country. Donation boxes will be available at multiple locations starting December 4, 2024, through January 6, 2025.

You can find donation boxes at these locations: Aspirus, Auto Pro, Copper Country ISD, Econo, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Keweenaw Chevrolet GMC, KFRC,  MTU ROTC, Portage Lake District Library, Superior Family Chiropractic, Trinity Episcopal Church, and U.P. Health.  For more information or to make a financial donation, please call 906-482-9363.