Ending child poverty starts today

Baby banks provide essential items for babies and young children whose parents are living in poverty – including nappies, wipes, clothing, bedding, Moses baskets, cots, blankets, toys and books. 

It has been reported, there are now over 200 baby banks in the UK, which operate out of shops, community centres, warehouse units and even people’s living rooms and garages. 

As Save The Children state; Last year 4.2 million children in the UK were living in poverty and 800,000 children lived in a household that used a food or baby bank. 

Here in Manchester, the Wood Street Mission run a scheme called “family basics”, which provides low income families with day to day essentials that every family needs for their children. 

Through Wood Street Mission’s ‘family basics’, items provided include: children’s clothing, bedding and towels, toys, baby equipment, toiletries and books. 

If you, your workplace or community group are able to help, please send your donations to Wood Street Mission, 26 Wood Street, Manchester, M3 3EF, The UK.