Jim and Sue Bodenner of the Rotary Club of The Villages Evening recently gave approximately $300 in diapers to Sumter County Healthy Start in Sumterville.
The Rotary Club of The Villages Evening, according to Tammy Craig, LPN care coordinator, “donates diapers about every five to six weeks and it allows us to help out our parents needing some help.”
To obtain the greatest deal on diapers, the Bodenners keep an eye out for promotions, coupons and rebates.
Diapers can be donated by contacting Rotarian Sue Bodenner at 616-433-5400 or dropping them off at Sumter County Healthy Start, 1425 South U.S. 301 in Sumterville.
Sumter County Healthy Start is a resource for Sumter parents seeking a variety of services.
When parents come in for diapers, Healthy Start workers may evaluate whether they have any additional requirements for their infants’ care.
Blaire Cope, a community relations specialist with Central Healthy Start, has been planning the annual World’s Greatest Baby Shower, which will take place from noon to 2 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the Sumter County Fairgrounds.
“Our sponsors, Langley Health Services, Sunshine Health and Santora Education Lifeskills Foundation and local organizations make sure this a fun, educational event for expectant and new parents. Fathers are encouraged to come,” Cope said.
Exhibits from community partners and organizations will address a wide range of themes, including healthy living, child safety, early learning, good parenting and much more.
Parents will be able to win door prizes and sweepstakes.
There is no charge to attend, and there is no need to pre-register.