NYC Radio: WNEW-FM 'Little Essentials' Initiative Collects 10K Diapers

Karen Carson, Johnny Mingione and Anthony Malerba

NEW 102.7 (WNEW-FM), an Audacy station in New York, collected over 30,000 diapers during its “NEW Daddy Diaper Drive,” benefiting Little Essentials. All donations go towards the local non-profit, which offers at-risk families living in poverty urgently needed children’s supplies and parenting education to promote the health, well-being, and safety of their children aged five and younger.

The “NEW Daddy Diaper Drive” campaign was hosted by the station’s morning show, “Karen Carson in the Morning,” and ran from April 13 to May 1. Throughout the three weeks, hosts Karen Carson, Johnny Mingione and Anthony Malerba encouraged the community to donate in person or via Little Essentials’ online wishlist to support local parents and babies in need.

“Watching Anthony’s family grow reminds us all how much support is needed when welcoming a newborn,” said Rob Miller, Brand Manager, NEW 102.7. “Over the past few weeks, our listeners have shown incredible generosity, helping us far exceed our goal of 10,000 diaper donations. We are proud to partner with Little Essentials, whose dedication to New York City’s underserved families is making a truly tangible impact.”

“Diaper need is a major stress for families—1 in 2 can’t afford enough diapers, and 3 in 5 parents miss work or school because of it,” said Courtney Crawford, CEO and President, Little Essentials. “We distribute over 10,000 diapers a month and thanks to the ‘NEW 102.7 New Daddy Diaper Drive,’ more than 20,000 additional diapers will be distributed to NYC children this month, helping families stay working, keep kids in childcare, and ensure babies are clean, healthy, and cared for. We are extremely grateful for your support!”

🎧📻Listeners can tune in to NEW 102.7 FM (WNEW-FM) in New York on-air and nationwide on the Audacy app and the station website. Fans can also connect with the station via X, Facebook and Instagram.