Junior League of Pensacola Hosting Diaper Giveaway in December

JUNIOR LEAGUE HOSTING DIAPER GIVEAWAY

The Junior League of Pensacola is helping parents with one of the biggest expenses of having a newborn. They're holding a free diaper bank giveaway on Saturday, December 7th. Parents can stop by 2016 West Garden Street between 1 and 3 p.m. to pick up fifty diapers and wipes. With inflation and rising tariffs driving up costs, the giveaway comes at a perfect time for families. The average parent spends over 900 dollars on disposable diapers in the first year alone. No purchase necessary -- it's completely free.

HCA Florida West Food Drive Battles Hunger, Support Nutrition

Penascola, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- HCA Florida West Hospital is stepping up to help fight hunger in the community. The hospital collected 475 pounds of food from employees this week and donated it to Manna Foodbank. The donation is part of the hospital system's fifth annual drive to get nutritious meals to families in need across Florida. Hospital staff donated items like milk, fruit, and vegetables to help address food insecurity in the area. More than one in seven Americans don't have reliable access to healthy food, which can lead to serious health problems like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. The hospital's CEO says the effort reminds people of how important access to nutritious food is year-round.

Pensacola Council President Not Seeking Re-Election

Pensacola. FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- Jared Moore announced Tuesday that he will not run for re-election as Pensacola City Council President. Moore has represented District 4 since 2018 and was eligible for a third term but decided to step aside. Mayor D.C. Reeves praised Moore's service, calling him the gold standard of city council representation. Reeves says the focus now will be finding a strong replacement to serve District 4. The deadline for candidates to file to run for Moore's seat is June 2026. Moore's decision comes after more than seven years of serving the district.