Charity expects demand for Christmas present campaign
Summary
A charity in Shropshire, called Little Stars, is preparing for its Christmas gift campaign to help families who are struggling. They ask people to donate new, unwrapped toys, which will be wrapped and given to children and pregnant women in need.Key Facts
- The charity Little Stars gives free essential items to families who need help.
- Their Christmas campaign is called Santa's Little Stars and runs from October 24 to December 4.
- People can donate new, unwrapped toys at specific places in Shrewsbury's Darwin shopping centre.
- Gifts are given to children from birth up to 17 years old and to pregnant women referred to the charity.
- In 2023, it was the charity’s biggest campaign year so far.
- Since 2020, the campaign has given out over 8,000 presents to more than 2,100 children.
- Donation points include shops like The Collective, The Entertainer, Home Bargains, and Clarks Shoes.
- The charity expects high demand this year because many families still face money problems.
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