The Junior League of New Orleans has announced it received a $200,000 donation from New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson, which will help expand the impact of the Diaper Bank.
The Diaper Bank is a cornerstone program that provides essential hygienic products to families across the Greater New Orleans area.
“The health and well‑being of our families are the foundation of a strong New Orleans,” said Benson. “When we care for our children, we care for the future of this city we all love. The Junior League of New Orleans’ Diaper Bank provides more than just physical supplies; it provides dignity, stability, and a sense of relief to parents and caregivers who are doing everything they can to give their children a healthy start in life.”
The JLNO says it has distributed more than 10 million diapers throughout the community over the past 10 years, hoping to improve infant health, reduce parental stress and remove barriers to accessing childcare.
Benson’s donation will allow the JLNO to obtain additional inventory, including diapers, period supplies and adult incontinence products, according to the JLNO.
The JLNO will name its primary volunteer workspace the Benson Volunteer Center, in recognition of the significant investment in the community.
The space will serve as the heart of the Diaper Bank’s operations, where league members and community volunteers gather to sort, wrap and prep thousands of products for distribution.
For more information about the JLNO Diaper Bank, visit www.jlno.org.
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