Community responds to diaper theft

From New Hampshire-

A month ago, thieves broke into the offices of Neighbors in Need and stole about $400 worth of diapers to be handed out to families in Lawrence and Methuen.

And the community has come to the rescue with donations upon donations of diapers and other items to replace those stolen by the callous jerks.

"As awful as it was, the public's response has been amazing," said Neighbors in Need's executive director Linda Zimmerman. "I've been so touched and moved by their generosity."

Zimmerman said individuals, churches including South Church and Christ Episcopal both in Andover, and St. Augustine School also in Andover are hosting diaper drives to replace the stolen items and people have sent financial contributions so they can buy diapers.

"It's a very local response with churches and schools doing drives because this is something they couldn't imagine," zimmerman said.

She said people have been leaving bags of diapers in her front porch, and churches like Ballard Vale United in Andover recently dropped off 30 boxes containing 48, 76, 82 and 96 diapers each.

"I want people to know how grateful we are. I am amazed at their generosity," Zimmerman said.

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