McKenzie Unveils Safe Haven Baby Box

By Lyndsey Summers, lsummers@mckenziebanner.com • August 7, 2026

From the Aug 11, 2026 e-Edition

McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin shows attendees the fire station's side of the Safe Haven Baby Box. Photo by Lyndsey Summers/The Banner

McKENZIE (August 6) — McKenzie’s first-ever Safe Haven Baby Box opened to the public on Thursday, following a blessing ceremony and unveiling at McKenzie City Hall. The baby box gives mothers in crisis access to a safe, anonymous surrender option for a baby up to 45 days of age.

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