Baby bank charity 'struggling to meet demand'
Summary
A charity called Tippy Toes in Lostock Hall, near Preston, helps families with children aged 0-4 by providing essential baby items. The demand for their support has grown so much that they are finding it hard to keep up with the needs of the families.Key Facts
- Tippy Toes is a charity that provides baby items to families in need.
- They offer essentials like prams, nappies, and formula to families with young children.
- The charity has seen a large increase in the number of families seeking help.
- Tippy Toes relies on community donations of used and new baby items.
- The charity also supports expectant parents by providing a full set of baby necessities.
- Rising living costs make it difficult for many families to afford items like formula and nappies.
- Tippy Toes is located at the South Ribble Family Wellbeing Centre and started in 2019.
- Manager Sian Haddon mentioned that competition for funding among charities is high, leading to empty shelves.
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