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Early child care essentials like diapers, formula, breast pumps and toys are on their way to remote northern communities.<\/p>

These supplies will be donated to families for free through the Mikinakoos Children\u2019s Fund.<\/p>

The non-profit smashed their donation goal, raising over $26,000 through their Giving Tuesday Infant Campaign<\/a>. This success allows them to make it a staple program and continue donations in 2026 and 2027.<\/p>

\u201cWhen you have a newborn, the last thing you want to worry about is how you\u2019re going to be able to afford diapers, especially in a community where sometimes supplies just aren\u2019t available,\u201d said Database Manager Will Scholz. \u201cSo it provides a lot of security to families who are facing a lot of insecurity, frankly.\u201d<\/p>

There have been four communities serviced so far: Sachigo Lake First Nation, Bearskin Lake First Nation, Keewaywin First Nation, and Kingfisher Lake First Nation. <\/p>

\u201cDifferent supplies that you and I would typically just take for granted being able to run out to the store to grab, are just not available in northern communities,\u201d Executive Director Stephanie Paxton said. \u201cOr if they are available, the cost is so incredibly inflated by three, sometimes four times the cost of what we pay here.\u201d<\/p>

The Mikinakoos Children\u2019s Fund works with shipping partners like Bearson Airlines and Northstar Air to deliver these goods. These airlines sometimes offer discounted or completely free shipping out of charity.<\/p>

\u201cWe\u2019re really working to help support families and new parents in securing the best first start for their little babies in the north,\u201d Paxton said. \u201cOur mission is to make sure that every child has the best opportunity to thrive and survive in their home communities.\u201d<\/p>

To donate to the Mikinakoos Children\u2019s Fund, visit their website<\/a>.<\/p>

\u201cA huge thank you to the community,\u201d Scholz said. \u201cAs a smaller non-profit, community support is always really essential for us meeting our goals and being able to support families in need.\u201d<\/p>

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