Baby Basics fundraiser to support working families with diapers, wipes and books

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - For working families struggling to make ends meet, buying enough diapers can mean difficult decisions about other everyday necessities.Baby Basics of Sarasota County is helping ease that burden by providing free diapers, wipes, books and personal support to low-income working families who do not receive government assistance.The all-volunteer nonprofit serves more than 150 babies through distribution centers in Sarasota and Venice. Now, its upcoming fashion show and luncheon will help support that work.During an interview on ABC7 News at Noon and our 1p.m. streaming show, President Sandy Slaminko said the organization has grown significantly since its beginnings in 2007.“We started out with five babies, ended up with 150 some,” Slaminko said. “But we provide diapers, wipes, books and kindness to the working poor.”Baby Basics provides diapers monthly for up to three years, or until a child is potty trained. The assistance helps reduce families’ expenses while sup