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How does Swaddling Clothes work?

From various donors, we assemble a collection of items associated with pregnancy and motherhood—maternity and baby clothes, diapers, formula, bottles, etc… Then, on the second Saturday of each month, St.Paul hosts a “shopping day” where you can survey our collection and take whatever you need, up to a certain number of items. If any of the items you take can be re-donated to Swaddling Clothes when you are done with them, we ask that you do so to help those in need after you. 

We also partner with a number of other organizations, providing you with referrals if you are seeking counseling, health care, employment, etc... And, of course, being a part of a Lutheran congregation, we are always ready to share pastoral care and a Gospel word with those who need them. 

The Sanctity of Life

God’s eternal Son began His earthly life as an embryo. And when that embryo was a grown man, He shed His blood for the entire world, including those who were nothing more than a few cells in their mothers’ wombs. 

For this reason, God never wants abortion to happen. And, as Christians, one of the greatest ways we can help keep our neighbor far from this temptation is by making pregnancy less frightening. 

If you’re frightened that you don’t have the resources to care for the child in your womb or the children outside your womb, we’re here to help. 

If you’re scared that you don’t know how to navigate this new part of your life, we’re here to help. 

If you’re worried about judgment or rejection, we’re here with God’s word of mercy and hope, a word that no one can take away from you. 

Christ loved you from your very beginning. He’ll love you to the end. That’s why we’re here. 

To give a donation or ask a question, please do not hesitate to contact us by email , Facebook Messenger (https://www.facebook.com/stpaulswaddlingclothes/) , or phone: (712) 852-2367 

Our current needs:

Diapers and wipes:  This is our biggest need at the moment.  For diapers, all sizes except Newborn are needed as we give out a package for each child each month.   Monetary donations are used to purchase these items.

Clothing - all baby and child size to large.  Also maternity clothes.
Sleeper pajamas  with feet - especially 3T and larger sizes
Shoes
Winter coats, boots, gloves and hats
Baby bottles
High chairs
Traveling cribs
Strollers
Books and Toys
Bath tubs and bath towels/washclothes

Detailed information about Swaddling Clothes at St Paul Lutheran: 

The mission of Swaddling Clothes is to share the mercy of Christ with our neighbors through the gifts of clothing, food, friendship, and the forgiving Word of God.  At St Paul Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg, IA, we currently have 128 total clients registered and average approx 35-40 families per month in coming to our mission on the 2nd Sat of each month. A majority of these clients are non-churched so is a great outreach for us.  We receive a large majority of our donations (clothes, cribs, high chairs, shoes, bottles, toys, blankets, etc) from various members of the community, and get end of season items donated to us from other 2nd hand stores. We have several members of our congregation donating their time to prepare the items for donation.  Our biggest need each month is purchasing of diapers and wipes (approx $400 / month but increasing as our numbers increase).