Helping Hands are launching a new project to support new mums and dads who are struggling to meet the financial and practical burden of looking after a new baby.
Baby Basics, a volunteer-led project, provides much needed essentials and equipment to mothers and families who are unable to provide these items themselves.
Working with midwives, health visitors and other professional groups to provide support directly to those in most need, Helping Hands volunteers carefully collect, sort and package clothing, toiletries and essential baby equipment as an attractive gift to new parents.
The need for the Baby Basics project was identified through the fantastic work currently being undertaken by the Helping Hands Team. So far, 3000 people have benefited in variety of ways including receiving essential household parcels and attending fashion show giveaways, we feel that the Baby Basics project will allow us to further develop our work and help new mums and dads both practically and generously, demonstrating the care of supporters.
Pictured are Helping Hands volunteers Alwyn White and Linzi Nicholls with a sample of the Baby Basics pack. The range of items in the pack could include larger items depending on successful individual grant applications.
If you know someone who needs our help please ring Linzi on 07936 431232.
