{"id":31242,"date":"2026-05-11T15:01:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T20:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/?page_id=31242"},"modified":"2026-05-11T15:05:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T20:05:01","slug":"senator-erica-harriss-mothers-day-diaper-drive-collects-hundreds-of-essential-items-for-local-families","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/granitecitygossip.com\/index.php\/senator-erica-harriss-mothers-day-diaper-drive-collects-hundreds-of-essential-items-for-local-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Senator Erica Harriss\u2019 Mother\u2019s Day Diaper Drive Collects Hundreds of Essential Items for Local Families"},"content":{"rendered":"

Senator Erica Harriss\u2019 Mother\u2019s Day Diaper Drive Collects Hundreds of Essential Items for Local Families<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \u00a0\u00a0May 11, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Thanks to the generosity of the Metro East community, State Senator Erica Harriss\u2019 2026 Mother\u2019s Day Diaper Drive collected hundreds of essential baby and toddler items for local families in need. On Friday, donations gathered throughout the drive were delivered to Safe Families for Children Metro East to help support moms and children across the region ahead of Mother\u2019s Day.

\u201cThe response from the community was incredible,\u201d said Senator Harriss. \u201cSeeing my office filled with donations and knowing these items will help local moms and children means so much. I\u2019m truly grateful to everyone who took the time to give and help support families in need.\u201d

Community members donated diapers, wipes, pull ups, bottles, hygiene products, toothbrushes, socks, and other everyday essentials for families caring for young children.

Representatives from Safe Families for Children Metro East said the donations will make an immediate difference for the families they serve.

\u201cSupport like this means so much to the families we serve,\u201d said Ellen Mossman, Chapter Director of Safe Families for Children Metro East. \u201cThese donations help meet everyday needs for moms and children, and we are incredibly thankful to Senator Harriss and everyone in the community who helped make this drive such a success.\u201d

Senator Harriss said the success of the drive reflects the compassion and generosity of the Metro East community.

\u201cThese are simple items that make a big difference for families,\u201d said Senator Harriss. \u201cI\u2019m so thankful for everyone who came together to support local moms and children this Mother\u2019s Day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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