In July we began an initiative we called the Southside Supply Drive to provide consistent and critical supplies to families in South Minneapolis whose lives were disrupted by the pandemic and the uprising following the death of George Floyd. At the time, we partnered with Holy Trinity Lutheran Church to help supply their temporary community distribution center outside their church near Lake St. and Minnehaha Ave. In July and August, we purchased more than $2500 worth of diapers, using funds from generous members like you. In addition, individuals also bought and donated 37 boxes of diapers. All were taken to the distribution center at Holy Trinity.
At the end of August, Holy Trinity closed down their distribution center. But the need has not gone away.
We have been in contact with Community Emergency Service (CES) at 1900 11th Ave. S., and have learned that they too have a special need for diapers right now. And so, the Southside Supply Drive for Diapers is back!
We have set our goal to collect 50 boxes of size 4 (100+ count per box) diapers or pull-ups, and 100 baby wipes for CES in September. Because the need is urgent, we would like to get the supplies to CES by 9/15. You can help in the following ways:
DONATE MONEY
A box of diapers or pull-ups can cost $30 or more, depending on the brand. Please be generous in your giving! To make a donation, click the link below and select Southside Supply Drive from the dropdown menu to make your donation. (If you have already set up a Give+ account, sign in in the upper right hand corner.)
PURCHASE DIAPERS/PULL-UPS/WIPES & DELIVER TO NHLC
Members may purchase diapers on their own and drop them off at Nokomis Heights by Friday, 9/11. Please call the church to arrange a drop-off time. We are only collecting boxes of size 4 diapers of at least 100 count or pull-ups and baby wipes of any size. If you are planning on coming to the outdoor worship at Pearl Park on 9/13, you may bring your diapers or baby wipes with you!
BE A VOLUNTEER SHOPPER
We need volunteers to buy diapers on behalf of the church once we have raised the necessary funds. Plan on shopping Saturday, 9/12 – Monday, 9/14. More information will be provided to volunteers.
VOLUNTEER TO DELIVER DIAPERS TO CES ON 9/15
We are looking for volunteers to drive diapers from NHLC to CES at 1pm on Tuesday, 9/15.
