By Paige Gurgainers
A new and one-of-a-kind pantry has been set up right outside of SEEDS Women’s Center in Minden – a Pink Pamper Pantry.
This pantry will be stocked with things like period products such as pads and tampons, diapers, wipes and information about the center.
“We’ve learned in the last year that this is a huge need in our community,” said Executive Director of SEEDS Amber Bradford. “A lot of the women we serve do not have the funding to purchase those things that they need. Also, mom knows if you’re going down the road and you have a baby in the back that has some tummy issues and there is nothing open, you can always come to the pamper pantry and grab a diaper and a thing of wipes.”
According to Bradford, the center has grown approximately 87 percent since last year and is continuing to grow and thrive. They are currently searching for a bigger building, so that they can better serve the families in the community and surrounding area.
Minden Mayor Nick Cox attended the ribbon cutting ceremony to show support for this organization.
He said, “I’ve always been a big supporter of SEEDS. It is a great organization. We need more places like this in our country, so we are doing our part in the city by supporting what you do. It is a very impactful thing. I am very excited about your leadership. I think you have done a great job.”
SEEDS Women’s Center is a local non-profit organization that offers free healthcare for women including pregnancy testing, nurse consultation and ultrasounds by a licensed and trained medical team. They also offer parenting, reproductive loss and recovery classes, as well as a fairly new class for new dads.
They do not stop helping after a baby is born. The center also has a nice and fully stocked baby boutique that allows families to come and shop for clothing, diapers, toys, blankets, bedding, and much more. Mothers and fathers can take classes that are available through the center to earn points to shop on.
SEEDS will be keeping the pantry stocked but are also asking for the community to show their support by dropping off donations that can be added, as well.
