Seattle, WA: Local nonprofit WestSide Baby will be extending the opening hours of their Central District branch to accept donations and volunteers on the second Saturdays of the month between 10am and 1pm, beginning immediately. WestSide Baby, who have operated in the area since their merger with St Joseph’s Baby Corner in 2014, provide essential equipment, clothing and diapers for children and babies in need.
As the winter months are almost upon us, and more children need a helping hand to keep them safe, warm and dry, Second Saturdays will see the WestSide Baby Central Branch at 2301 S Jackson St, Suite 202 open to accept donations of:
- Lightly used clothing up to size 12 (most needed items are winter coats, newborn to 9 month clothing, pj’s and pants for “big kids” and new socks and underwear)
- Essential equipment including strollers, safety gates, portacribs / pack and plays and high chairs
- Diapers, especially size 6
- Wipes and other hygiene items.
Volunteers are invited to fulfil various roles including:
- Sorting clothing donations
- Filling orders in preparation for distribution
- Packaging diapers
- Sorting, recall checking and packaging toys
- Creating clothing bags for orders
More info can be found at www.westsidebaby.org.
