A WOKINGHAM charity that supports young people and families in financial difficulty, asked residents to donate good quality school uniforms at the weekend.
With many more families falling into challenging times in recent months, First Days Children’s Charity says it has been overwhelmed by the number of people needing their help to provide basic school uniforms for their youngsters.
First Days has set up a new school uniform fund, but the charity also needs good quality second hand items.
Pre-loved uniforms were handed in to Tesco Wokingham store at the weekend, where First Days set up a clothing reception area outside the store.
Shoppers were also able to donate stationery and baby related items they had purchased in the Tesco supermarket.
Lousie Jedras, Tesco Wokingham community champion said: “People were very generous.
“There were lots of donations of uniforms, cash, and in store items.
“People bought nappies, baby shampoos, lunch boxes, calculators, and there were plenty of £20 notes in the donation box.
“We were very pleased to be able to host the uniform donation point here.
“It was wonderful to see people being so generous.”
An orange donation bin remains inside the Tesco store, near the food donation drop off point.
“Some people have said that they have to wait until the end of the summer term before they can donate items their child has grown out of,” said Ms Jedras.
“The orange bin will continue to be here, for donations of good quality school uniform items, all summer.”
People can take First Days donations either to Tesco, or by appointment (see website for details) to the charity’s Wokingham headquarters.
To contribute £5 to First Days school uniform fund, text UNIFORM to 70560, or visit: www.justgiving.comand search for schooluniform2023
For more information log on to: www.firstdays.net
