First 5 Amador recently launched Baby Basics.  The program collects items such as diapers, baby wipes, baby food, & baby products (shampoo, wash, lotion) for infants and toddlers in Amador County.

Collection boxes are placed at multiple locations throughout the county.  Current drop-off locations include:

• First 5 Amador Office
  

• Our Lady of the Pines – Pioneer

•  St Patrick’s Catholic Church – Jackson

• Community Church of Pine Grove
  
  
• Ione Community United Methodist Church

• Jackson United Methodist Church

All donated items will be distributed to families through the following agencies/locations:

• Interfaith Food Bank
  
• ATCAA's Homeless Shelter
  
• The Pregnancy Help Center
• Operation Care's Domestic Violence Shelter