A support group which is helping families over Christmas by providing gifts they can't afford says parents have been requesting Calpol and baby wipes. The Kindness Project is helping hundreds of people and asked parents what gifts they would like help with at Christmas.
Organiser Liam Schewitz said parents are leaving their heating off and going without food to feed children - meaning the idea of buying presents is out of reach. But instead of asking for toys and treats, parents are having to ask for the bare essentials, reports the BBC.
Liam said: "Some things reduce you to tears. We've had parents asking for Calpol, baby wipes, basic clothing for their children. Calpol. Calpol for Christmas.
