Novant Health encouraging donations for community baby shower to support new mothers
BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — To help new mothers and their babies, Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center will host a free community baby shower this spring.
The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the facility’s parking lot at 240 Hospital Drive in Bolivia. Novant Health will distribute clothing, diapers, toys, toiletries and more to mothers in need, along with the choice of a car seat, stroller or pack and play as available. Teams will also offer information on breastfeeding and car seat safety, and several local nonprofits will be in attendance.
“We love hosting this annual event to provide a meaningful way to support our local moms, children and families,” said Heather King, president of Brunswick Medical Center. “Each year, we meet grateful moms who appreciate this tangible support. Thank you to our community members who support this worthy cause with donations.”
If you’d like to help with donations, the hospital will accept new and unopened items, including:
- Bottles
- Sippy cups
- Bibs
- Clothing (newborn to 2T)
- Wipes
- Diaper rash cream
- Nonperishable snacks and juice
- Car seats
- Strollers
- Portable playpens
- Walkers
- Toys
- Books
- Toiletries (lotion/shampoo/wash)
Items can be dropped off at the main lobby at Brunswick Medical Center in Bolivia. Cash donations for the baby shower will also be accepted by the Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center Foundation at SupportNovantHealth.org/Brunswick.
