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SL County Launches Baby Essentials

Drive to Support Families Impacted

by Government Shutdown

In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Saint Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page and Department of Public Health Director Dr. Kanika Cunningham today announced a countywide Baby Formula, Diaper, and Wipes Drive to support families with young children who are experiencing disruptions in federal assistance programs like WIC and SNAP.

The initiative, a partnership between the Saint Louis County Department of Public

Health and the St. Louis County Library, invites residents to donate these essential

baby items at any County Library branch or one of the three County Health

Centers. Community members can also shop from curated Amazon and Target

wish lists, with items shipped directly to the Department of Public Health for

distribution.

“   We know that many families in our community rely on federal programs to feed

and care for their children,” said Dr. Page. “This drive is one way we can come

together to ensure that no baby goes hungry during this difficult time.”

Saint Louis County is home to a significant portion of Missouri’s families who rely

on federal nutrition assistance:

• 11,233 recipients of WIC in Saint Louis County and the County’s Department

of Public Health serves 5,000 of those recipients.

• 47,459 households received SNAP benefits in the County in September 2025
• the highest number in Missou
• Kristen Sorth, St. Louis County Library Director & CEO said, “St. Louis County Library and Saint Louis County have a proven track record when it comes to supporting families. We are happy to partner with them once again to collect formula, diapers and wipes at all of our branches to support our neighbors.”
• How to Help
• Donate baby formula, diapers (all sizes), and wipes at any St. Louis County Library branch or these County Health Centers:
• John C. Murphy Health Center – 6121 North Hanley Road, 63134
• North Central Community Health Center – 4000 Jennings Station Road,
• 63121
• South County Health Center – 4580 South Lindbergh Boulevard, 63127
• The health centers are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Community members wishing to shop online can buy items via Amazon Wishlist and Target Wishlist that will be sent directly

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