JACKSON, Wyo. — It Takes a Valley is offering a free clothing swap for local families and moms-to-be navigating pregnancy on Saturday, May 18 at Jackson Elementary School.
Photo: Courtesy of Teton County Public Health
Community members can stop by the elementary school to drop off any gently used maternity, infant and child items for donation on Friday, May 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. The main event will then take place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for anyone in need of free items for their family.
According to Maternal Child Health Program Coordinator Sarah Glawe, the event started in 2018 as a way for the community to come together in support of raising awareness for postpartum mental health.
“The swap is for all community families,” Glawe told Buckrail. “The event helps to reduce waste, supports awareness for maternal mental health and as it grows, we hope to bring resource tables to the event to connect families with resources and providers in the local community.”
Dropped items are to be organized according to size.
The swap can accept:
- Clean Infant, Child and Maternity Clothing and Shoes
- Nursery/Toddler Furniture (cribs with all hardware, chairs, changing tables, swings, bassinets, bathtubs, etc.)
- Infant Carriers (including wraps, packs, strollers, chariots, etc.)
- Infant and child indoor and outdoor toys/gear (toys, bikes, skis, etc.)
- Brand new and packaged breast pumps and breastfeeding/chest feeding supplies
- Anything else infant/child/maternity related that is not on the cannot accept list
The swap is not accepting:
- Used breast pumps, breast shells, nipple shields, etc.
- Any recalled items
- Any broken items
- Drop-side cribs
- Crib bumpers
- Car seats
- Stained, torn or excessively worn clothing/shoes
- Nursery/toddler furniture without all the hardware pieces
It Takes a Valley reminds community members to be aware of any recent child and infant product recalls. The most recent child and infant recall information can be found here.
