Submitted by Laura Tallman, Communications Coordinator, SCEC
HAMMOND, WI – Nearly half of all families experience diaper need, a challenge that can create stress and health risks for infants and toddlers. To help address this need, St. Croix Electric Cooperative (SCEC) is partnering with United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys, The National Diaper Bank Network and Operation Help to host it’s first-ever Diaper Drive from December 1 through December 19, 2025.
“Many families are struggling to financially provide for all their family’s basic needs. Diapers are one thing that parents may be forced to ration.” Explained Betsy Byker, United St. Croix Valley Diaper Bank Manager. “Every parent wants their child to thrive and be healthy, but without clean diapers children are exposed to potential health risks including infections and severe, painful diaper rash.”
“At SCEC, we believe in supporting the communities we serve beyond providing electricity,” said Rob Dooley, President and CEO of St. Croix Electric Cooperative. “This diaper drive is a way for all of us to come together and help families meet an essential need. Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference.”
By hosting local diaper drives, we’re coming together to meet an important need right here at home. You can make a difference by donating new, unopened packages of diapers (sizes newborn through six) and baby wipes. The most needed sizes right now are newborn and size five.
Drop-off locations include:
- SCEC Headquarters – 1925 Ridgeway Street, Hammond
- Hudson Public Library, 700 1st St.
- Glenwood City Public Library, 217 W Oak St.
- Spring Valley Public Library, E121 S 2nd St.
- Somerset Public Library, 208 Willow St.
All donations will help provide a steady supply of diapers and wipes to families living in the St. Croix Valley. Due to safety guidelines, all donations must be in their unopened, original packaging.
Go to scecnet.net for more information. Monetary donations can also be made by going to uwvalleys.org. Select Diaper Drive under the Donate tab and designate your gift to the SCEC Diaper Drive.
Together, we can ease the burden on parents and ensure every child has the care they deserve.
