The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting a diaper drive this month in partnership with Chester County Women’s Services and the Chester County Department of Children, Youth & Families.

Anyone in the community is welcome to drop off disposable diapers at any of YMCA’s eight branches, and the organization will make sure they get to those who need them.

According to the National Diaper Bank Network, one in three U.S. families reports having a need for diapers, and there are no state or federal programs that cover diapers specifically. With infants requiring up to 12 diapers a day and toddlers about eight, disposable diapers can quickly run parents and caregivers $70-$80 a month. Most childcare centers, even those with free and/or subsidized programs, require parents to provide at least a day’s supply of disposable diapers.

“Our mission is to support and strengthen our community in every way possible,” said Denise Day, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. “When we learned just how many families need diapers, we knew we could help. COVID-19 has created overwhelming needs in our community, and we will continue to do everything we can to help all in our community.”

The diaper drive runs through Sunday, Feb. 28. Donations of diapers can be dropped off at any YMCA of Greater Brandywine location: 

• Brandywine YMCA at 295 Hurley Road in Coatesville
• Jennersville YMCA at 880 West Baltimore Pike in West Grove
• Kennett Area YMCA at 101 Race Street in Kennett Square
• Lionville Community YMCA at 100 Devon Drive in Exton
• Oscar Lasko YMCA & Childcare Center at 1 East Chestnut Street in West Chester
• Octorara YMCA Program Center at 104 Highland Road in Atglen
• Upper Main Line YMCA at 1416 Berwyn-Paoli Road in Berwyn
• West Chester Area YMCA at 605 Airport Road in West Chester