The London-based charity published its annual State of Child Poverty report this week, said: “The families our front-line workers are supporting includes approximately 122,000 children living in destitution. The organization described the term “destitution” as referring to the absolute lowest standard of living any adult, child or young person can experience, leading to a “lived reality which is degrading and unsustainable.”
Specifically, its study said someone is considered destitute if they have gone a month without at least two of the following — shelter, food, lighting, heating, clothing or basic toiletries. The research also comes as more front-line workers are reporting children going to school hungry and being unable to concentrate or participate in classes, with some refusing to attend as a result.
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, Trade Union or organization are able to contribute, please send your donation to Wood Street Mission, 26 Wood Street, Manchester, M3 3EF, The UK.
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