New moms at Camp Pendleton showered with baby items

Seven churches in the area help with the San Clemente Military Family Outreach and participated in this year’s baby shower.

San Clemente Military Family Outreach works with a military spouse advocate on the base to identify which families could use help throughout the year. The cost of living in the area is high, and at times different military members find themselves in need of support. Support is offered financial aid, food donations and toy drives — and social connections like holiday parties and gatherings.

This year, they identified 48 expectant mothers to be invited to the yearly baby shower. In the weeks leading up to the event, many people from each church and the community gathered supplies, baby items and gift cards.

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