Arizona girl started diaper drive at 7; five years later, she delivered 30,000
Sloan, at just 12 years old, has successfully organized her fifth consecutive Diaper Drive, collecting an astounding 30,000 diapers for Nourish Phoenix. This initiative sparked five years back after she discovered a pressing need for diapers during a visit to the local food bank. Her efforts have inspired family and friends, significantly boosting the event's reach. Sloan's mother proudly…
In Phoenix, Arizona, a 12-year-old named Sloan initiated her first diaper drive at the age of seven, leading to the organization of an annual event that has grown significantly over the past five years. Her goal this year was to collect 22,500 diapers, but the Huggies, Pampers, and Blueys diapers continued to arrive until there was little room left in Sloan's home.
According to research from the National Diaper Bank Network and Huggies, approximately one in three US families face difficulties in affording enough diapers to keep their babies clean, dry, and healthy, as these products are not covered by SNAP or WIC, leading families to spend more on them. Many families visiting the food bank find diapers to be the most expensive item on their list of necessities.
This isn't Sloan's first donation drive; it is her fifth annual Diaper Drive. Five years ago, she launched her initiative through a social media post, collecting around 7,000 diapers, and now, her community-wide movement is fueled by donations from family, friends, and supporters. Her mother expressed her pride in Sloan's big heart and willingness to give back to the community.
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