With winter right around the corner, Big Group Hug (BGH) is kindly asking the community to donate pre-loved winter clothing for kids in need.
BGH receives hundreds of requests each month for clothes for local kids, but at the moment the charity is completely out of some sizes of long sleeve tops, jackets, pants and pyjamas.
Pre-loved or new is welcome, however clothes must be in near-new condition, without stains, rips or pilling.
The goal is for each clothing pack to be the equivalent of a week’s wardrobe and for an aid pack to give children a sense of joy and respect.
Any donation is an appreciated act of generosity, but not everything can be accepted.
BGH cannot accept items that are stained or damaged, nor items with strong references to family members.
Fundraising organiser Maria Quigley said that donations can make a world of difference.
“For their parents and caregivers, buying new clothes for fast-growing children is really expensive,” she said.
“Items the community can provide means parents can save money and redirect it toward essentials like food or housing.
“Winter can be a difficult time for families, so it is crucial for us to do what we can to make sure no child goes without.”
Those keen on helping out can donate in person to one of the charity’s locations in Tarneit, Thomastown or Airport West.
Details: biggrouphug.org
