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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Amy-Clare Martin

Inside 'baby bank' where desperate mums who can't afford nappies or clothes turn

Struggling families have told how they can’t afford basics like nappies, winter clothes and toys for their children amid the cost of living crisis.

The Mirror visited a “baby bank” which supplies thousands of parents struggling to make ends meet with bare essentials for under fives Little Village - one of around 200 baby banks across Britain - supported 7006 children in 2022 in their busiest year yet.

With demand skyrocketing thanks to soaring food and utility bills, volunteers who lovingly wash, sort and hand out pre-loved kit and baby clothes expect 2023 to be even busier.

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