Community Effort Helps Close the Diaper Gap for Struggling Families in Palm Beach County

ByHeather Redlich

When parents can’t afford the diapers required for daycare or preschool, they may be forced to miss work, putting their entire family’s well-being at risk. Yet, 1 in 2 U.S. families cannot afford enough diapers, according to the National Diaper Bank Network.[1] This urgent need sparked a massive diaper drive across 12 Palm Beach County neighborhoods and organizations over the winter months. Organized by Boca West Children’s Foundation (BWCF), the collaboration resulted in over 435,000 diapers being donated to The Diaper Bank Covering South Florida.

“No parent should have to choose between diapers and other essentials for their baby,” says Pamela Weinroth, executive director of Boca West Children’s Foundation. “Thanks to the generosity of our community, thousands of families now have the diapers they need to provide a healthier, more stable start for their babies. We are so grateful to everyone who contributed.”

The following groups participated in the 2025 Diaper Drive Challenge:

  • Boca Grove
  • Boca West Country Club
  • Boca Woods Country Club
  • Broken Sound Club
  • Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County/PJ Library in South Palm Beach County
  • Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
  • Polo Club of Boca Raton
  • Polo Trace Philanthropy Club
  • Spanish River Church
  • St. Andrews Country Club of Boca Raton
  • The Cottone Foundation
  • Woodfield Community Foundation

“Diapers are a necessity, not a luxury, but for many families, they are simply out of reach. Without them, parents often have to choose between buying diapers and paying for food, rent, or medical care,” said Dre Garcia, president of The Diaper Bank Covering South Florida. “Thanks to this incredible effort, thousands of babies will have a healthier start, and parents will have one less impossible decision to make.”

For those who missed the chance to donate, monetary contributions are still welcome at www.bocawestfoundation.org/2025-diaper-drive/.

About Boca West Children’s Foundation
Since its inception in 2010, Boca West Children’s Foundation (BWCF) has been committed to supporting at-risk children and their families in Palm Beach and Broward counties. The foundation collaborates with 36 vetted, local nonprofit organizations to address the critical needs of children facing challenges such as abuse, neglect, hunger, and more. Through the generosity of donors, BWCF has impacted tens of thousands of lives, raising over $20 million for local nonprofits. Learn more at www.bocawestfoundation.org.