It Takes a Village Community Baby Shower is collecting baby items for up to 25 new or expecting mothers. Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation is hosting the event in the hopes of alleviating some of the financial burden felt by parents in need.

Needed items include diapers, diaper bags, baby thermometers, pacifiers, receiving blankets, baby clothes, and more. Gently-used items are welcome. All items must be received by April 10. Non Contact Digital Thermometer

Organizers have compiled an Amazon Wish list of suggested donation items. Items ordered online can be shipped directly to the Roy Haynes Recreation Center, 1092 S. Village Ave., Tampa, FL 33612.

Other donations can be dropped off through April 10 at the University Area Community Complex at 14013 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613. Donors are asked to first call Carrie Albano at (813) 836-1839 to arrange a drop-off time.

Expecting and new mothers seeking support should contact Carrie Albano at (813) 836-1839 or Sara Roman (813) 558-5212 (ext. 403) to qualify to receive donation assistance on the day of the event. Please note that a maximum of 25 expectant/new mothers can register. The deadline to register is April 10.

Donated items will be distributed at 10 a.m. on April 15 at the University Area Community Complex (14013 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613). Information on healthy pregnancy and babies also will be available at the event.

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