North Shore Diaper Drives Collecting Donations In April

DANVERS, MA — Danvers, Marblehead and Swampscott are among the North cities and towns collecting diaper donations for families in need throughout April.

According to the National Diaper Bank Network, 1 in 2 families in America struggle to afford diapers with the lack of proper care items leading to anxiety, depression and the potential for neglect and abuse.

Those donating are asked to bring new and unopened packages only. All sizes are needed, with sizes 5 and 6 of greatest need.

Baby wipes and monetary donations are also accepted.

In Danvers, checks can be made out to The Danvers Food Pantry, PO Box 2076, Danvers MA. Drop-off locations are at Town Hall, the Senior Center, the Library, Danvers YMCA, and Danvers Stop & Shop on Newbury Street.

In Marblehead, donations can be dropped off at the Health Department at the Mary Alley Building at 7 Widger Road during regular business hours, which are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

In Swampscott, donations can be dropped off at the Town Hall on the first floor next to customer service and the library next to the main entrance. Items can be dropped off during regular business hours with the library set to be closed from April 8 to April 12.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)