Mother’s Day Campaign & Diaper Drive

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) - One of the best ways to support new parents -- aside from wishing them more sleep -- is a gift of packaged diapers.

A number of local schools, businesses and all fire stations in Montecito are taking part in a month-long diaper drive across Santa Barbara County.

Mother's Helpers, a nonprofit based in Goleta, is behind the effort that runs well past this year's Mother's Day holiday.

This comes as the cost of living continues to rise; many families are struggling to afford basic essentials.

According to Michelle Erickson, Executive Director of Mother's Helpers, diapers for infants and toddlers alone can cost up to $100 a month -- per child.

"Diapers are a basic need, but for many families, they're a constant source of stress," said Erickson. "This drive is about showing parents they're not alone -- and giving babies the strong, healthy start they deserve."

You'll find the list of diaper collection sites below:

Santa Barbara

• American Dream Properties (sponsored by Maíz Picante): 310 E. Haley St., Ste. B 
• El Camino School: 5020 San Simeon Drive
• Fidelity National Title: 3700 State Street #100
• First American Title: 3780 State Street Suite C
• Happy Little Hippo: 2945 De La Vina st #B
• Kathy's Music & Movement: 2300 Garden Street 
• Origin Point: 1525 State Street Suite 104
• Roosevelt Elementary: 1990 Laguna St.
• San Marcos Parent Child Workshop: 400 Puente Dr
• SB County Fire Station 15: 2491 Foothill Rd
• SBAOR Office: 1415 Chapala Street
• SB Sheriff substation: 4434 Camino Real 
• Starr King: 1525 1/2 Santa Barbara St.
• Tamar: 121 E Yanonali St
• Zia Group: 2940 De La Vina St.

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Goleta

• Brandon School: 195 Brandon Drive
• Ellwood School: 7686 Hollister Avenue
• Kellogg School: 475 Cambridge Drive
• Goleta Union School District Office: 401 N. Fairview Ave
• Ice in Paradise: 6985 Santa Felicia Drive
• Santa Barbara Charter School: 610 Stow Canyon Rd
• SB County Fire Station 13: 4570 Hollister Ave

​Montecito

• First American Title: 1165 Coast Village Road Suite B
• Montecito Fire Dept St 1: 595 San Ysidro Road
• Montecito Fire Dept St 2: 2300 Sycamore Canyon Road