Assistance for seniors: Mobile diaper bank set for Lehigh
Rebecca Hines
Lehigh Acres will house one the first of five mobile diaper banks in Southwest Florida, according to Rebecca Hines, who operates the free incontinence program.
Supplies will be given away to local senior citizens, giving them the ability to get free diaper packages in Lehigh rather than driving to Fort Myers.
This is in addition to Destiny Diaper Bank’s program, where diapers are provided to families in need who have babies.
Hines started the program to provide free diapers a few years ago by asking the public, churches and other organizations to donate diapers so they can be given away.
Hines is now expanding her program to provide incontinence supplies to seniors.
On the first Tuesday in April, the mobile bank will focus on low-income seniors who are in need of incontinence supplies. An opening will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. at Lehigh Community Services, at 201 Plaza Drive, Suite 3.
One in four women and one in 10 men experience incontinence at some point in their lives. And it is not just the elderly – women often experience incontinence after having children or during menopause.
Hines said people deserve underwear that makes them feel good and gives them freedom.
People must pre-register to receive supplies by calling (239) 288-6209 on Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hines said the mobile banks will help people who are unable to get the free supplies.
Those who want to donate can send a check to Destiny Diaper Bank, 3677 Central Ave., Unit A, Fort Myers, FL 33901.
They can also email Hines at destinydiaperlady@yahoo.com.
According to Hines, an elderly woman last month had to sell her food stamps to pay for gas to pick up diapers in Fort Myers.
“These are real people with real needs,” Hines said.
To receive supplies, the senior must be a resident of Lehigh so a photo identification is required.
Bring proof of Medicaid or food stamps, or access determination letter, or referral from a local eldercare agency. They can also bring a prescription from their healthcare provider or a referral from a local eldercare agency stating incontinence and the need for supplies.
Hines noted that one concern is that the agency may be a church.
“Destiny Ministries of Southwest Florida is not a church, nor are we affiliated with a church or denomination,”?she said. “We do not hold religious meetings or congregate for religious meetings.”
For those who want to donate adult diapers, they should purchase mostly large and extra large.
The organization is also hosting a Donuts For Diapers Drive from March 30 through April 1 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at L.A. Insurance, at 2802 Lee Blvd.
“If you bring diapers for the senior citizens, you can have a donut and coffee,” Hines said.
For more information, contact Tami Baker at (239) 369-8238 or visit: www.LA-Insurance.net.
Assistance for seniors: Mobile diaper bank set for Lehigh
Rebecca Hines
Lehigh Acres will house one the first of five mobile diaper banks in Southwest Florida, according to Rebecca Hines, who operates the free incontinence program.
Supplies will be given away to local senior citizens, giving them the ability to get free diaper packages in Lehigh rather than driving to Fort Myers.
This is in addition to Destiny Diaper Bank’s program, where diapers are provided to families in need who have babies.
Hines started the program to provide free diapers a few years ago by asking the public, churches and other organizations to donate diapers so they can be given away.
Hines is now expanding her program to provide incontinence supplies to seniors.
On the first Tuesday in April, the mobile bank will focus on low-income seniors who are in need of incontinence supplies. An opening will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. at Lehigh Community Services, at 201 Plaza Drive, Suite 3.
One in four women and one in 10 men experience incontinence at some point in their lives. And it is not just the elderly – women often experience incontinence after having children or during menopause.
Hines said people deserve underwear that makes them feel good and gives them freedom.
People must pre-register to receive supplies by calling (239) 288-6209 on Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hines said the mobile banks will help people who are unable to get the free supplies.
Those who want to donate can send a check to Destiny Diaper Bank, 3677 Central Ave., Unit A, Fort Myers, FL 33901.
They can also email Hines at destinydiaperlady@yahoo.com.
According to Hines, an elderly woman last month had to sell her food stamps to pay for gas to pick up diapers in Fort Myers.
“These are real people with real needs,” Hines said.
To receive supplies, the senior must be a resident of Lehigh so a photo identification is required.
Bring proof of Medicaid or food stamps, or access determination letter, or referral from a local eldercare agency. They can also bring a prescription from their healthcare provider or a referral from a local eldercare agency stating incontinence and the need for supplies.
Hines noted that one concern is that the agency may be a church.
“Destiny Ministries of Southwest Florida is not a church, nor are we affiliated with a church or denomination,”?she said. “We do not hold religious meetings or congregate for religious meetings.”
For those who want to donate adult diapers, they should purchase mostly large and extra large.
The organization is also hosting a Donuts For Diapers Drive from March 30 through April 1 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at L.A. Insurance, at 2802 Lee Blvd.
“If you bring diapers for the senior citizens, you can have a donut and coffee,” Hines said.
For more information, contact Tami Baker at (239) 369-8238 or visit: www.LA-Insurance.net.
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