City of Irvine, CA

04/04/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/04/2025 17:25

Give Back to Marine Families: Donate Essential Baby Care Items Through May 16

News Release

City of Irvine
Public Information Office

1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
949-724-6029

04/04/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Public Information Office
949-724-6029
pio@cityofirvine.org

Give Back to Marine Families: Donate Essential Baby Care Items Through May 16

The City of Irvine and the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee are hosting the annual Baby Gift Drive to benefit the adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion. This initiative provides essential supplies, support, and care for Marine families. Donating new and unopened items, such as bounce seats, breast pumps, baby monitors, baby carriers, diapers, and wipes, can help make a difference for parents welcoming a new baby home.

Shop locally or purchase items online from the Amazon wish list(link is external) to donate to the Baby Gift Drive. This drive is a great opportunity to express gratitude to the brave men and women of the 2/11 Marine Battalion and their families.

Donation drop-offs can be made through Friday, May 16, during the following hours at the locations below:

  • Irvine City Hall, 1 Civic Center Plaza | 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday
  • Great Park Visitors Center, 8000 Great Park Blvd. | 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Daily

Monetary donations are also accepted.

The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee supports the City's adopted battalion by participating in and donating to a variety of activities, including holiday and pre-deployment events, care packages, toy drives, and more. For more information, visit Irvine211Marines.org or call 949-724-6606.

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Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized city, with a population of 314,550 that spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America's safest and most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine's enviable quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space and is the home of the Great Park. For more information, please visit cityofirvine.org.