Camden County Prosecutor Collecting Diapers For Those In Need

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — Camden County residents can drop off diapers and baby wipes for those in need at 11 police departments throughout the county through Sept. 27, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office announced.

Each police department will have a drop box inside their lobby, allowing for a quick, contact-free drop-off. Preferred diaper sizes are 4, 5, 6 and pull-ups.

“When I first came to the Office, I met with Sister Helen Cole, Administrative Director of Guadalupe Family Services in Camden,” Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer said. “She mentioned a former study linking the connection between the financial strain of buying diapers and instances of child abuse. Collecting diapers to be donated to families who are struggling is an easy way to help alleviate at least some strain on our families in need and potentially help our children as well."

Participating departments include:

• Brooklawn Police Department
  • 301 Christiana Street, Brooklawn

• Camden County Metro Police Department
  • 1 Police Plaza, 800 Federal St., Camden

• Cherry Hill Police Department
  • 820 Mercer St., Cherry Hill

• Collingswood Police Department
  • 735 N. Atlantic Ave., Collingswood

• Gloucester City Police Department
  • 313 Monmouth St., Gloucester City

• Gloucester Township Police Department
  • 1261 Chews Landing Rd., Clementon

• Pennsauken Police Department
  • 2400 Bethel Ave., Pennsauken

• Pine Hill Police Department
  • 48 W. 6th, Pine Hill

• Rutgers University – Camden Police Department
  • 409 N. 4th, Camden

• Stratford Police Department
  • 315 Union Ave., Stratford

• Voorhees Police Department
  • 1180 White Horse Rd., Voorhees

“In light of the hardships caused by the current health crisis, we recognize that a number of parents may find themselves in difficult financial times," Mayer said. "This Diaper Drive is just one small way to help alleviate one stressor on our families. The Camden County community is home to numerous agencies who take a proactive, preventative approach to help protect children, and we are happy to work together in the fight against child abuse.”