THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT RELEASE
On January 27th, 2025, the Vermilion County Health Department (VCHD) partnered with Vermilion County WIC to conduct its first-ever diaper drive. The WIC staff donated their time and efforts to help spread the word and decorate several diaper and wipe collection boxes. Those collection boxes are currently located at fourteen businesses in Danville, Illinois. All fourteen locations are listed below.
Locations:
Vermilion County Health Dept
Save-A-Lot
County Market
Meijer
Danville Public Library
YMCA
Boys & Girls Club
Carle Hospital
CVS
Walgreens
David S Palmer Arena
Lincoln Lanes
OSF
Lakeview College of Nursing
We want to encourage locals to come together and provide the much-needed support in our community. Vermilion County WIC is conducting a needs assessment and has gathered important feedback from 125 participants. Of the people surveyed:
• 66.4% stated that they would like to see a diaper bank created within the community
• 57.9% of the respondents who frequent diaper banks stated they have at least some issues receiving diapers from local resources
• 36% of respondents experience financial difficulties affording diapers at least monthly
• 62.8% of respondents experience financial difficulties affording wipes at least monthly
WIC provides free healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals to other services, expanding your family’s options (USDA, 2025). However, WIC does not offer diapers or baby wipes. Vermilion County Health Department is going out of its way to help bridge the gap between current resources and the community’s needs.
