AIKEN, SC. () – The 3rd annual Community Baby Shower supports new parents in need by connecting them with helpful resources.

The third yearly Community Baby Shower, organized by Rural Health Services, Molina Healthcare, and Bundles of Joy, will be held on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Women and Children’s Health Center Auditorium in Aiken.

“Our aim is to connect with not only our patients but the broader community as well,” stated Anna Huerta, a Medicaid Specialist for Enrollment. “Community events allow those who aren’t our patients to discover the various resources we offer.”

This complimentary event operates on a first-come, first-served basis and provides diaper bags with wipes, a chance to win a car seat, stroller, and pack-and-play through a raffle, and offers a selection of free, gently used baby items.

“We just want to be there in the community for the people that need us, and they always say they are pretty happy that we’re here, and we’re always glad to hear that,” said Gail Diggs, Director of Outreach and Community Services.

Rural Health Services provides quality, affordable care at its health center. They serve the uninsured, insured, and private insurance holders, and offer a sliding scale fee.  

“In this economy, we see a lot of people struggling to make ends meet.  This is something that can elevate some of the cost that they are having to adjust to,” said Diggs.  

They encourage attendees to become patients because they have a diaper room for patients to get 2 diaper sleeves every month.  

“New moms that come to the baby shower to maybe sign up to have an appointment so that they can be eligible for not just the diaper bag that they will get at the community baby shower, but you can get one of these every month,” said Huerta

Rural Health Services will also host a Healthy Futures Festival, a back-to-school bash, and a community resource fair on August 9th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.