Generous people have responded in large numbers to Leeds Baby Bank’s urgent appeal for prams.
The Armley-based charity, which works to make sure no child goes without because they are born into a family experiencing poverty, says the response has been wonderful.
Sarah Cohen, from Leeds Baby Bank, said: “Thanks to supporters all over our city, we have received lots of prams! So many, in fact, that we have been able to give a pram to every family who has a newborn or a baby due soon and needs a pram but is unable to afford one.”
The prams are still being received and are being cleaned by the team of volunteers. All families receiving a pram, or any items from Leeds Baby Bank, have been referred by health or social care professionals as living in poverty.
“This isn’t just a nice-to-have, added Sarah. “Prams help families get out and about, attend appointments for the health of mum and baby, get exercise and fresh air and – crucially – help end isolation. Thank you from all the families we’ve been able to help.
“Now we wonder if the people of Leeds might have a highchair or two they no longer need!”
Donations can be dropped off at the Leeds Baby Bank hub near Armley Gyratory. Just visit www.leedsbabybank.org/donate-items to let them know when you are coming. If you can’t get there, please email admin@leedsbabybank.org
If you haven’t got a highchair to donate, but would like to help, you can buy an item from Leeds Baby Bank’s Amazon wish list or make an online donation here,
- Leeds Baby Bank was founded in 2017 to provide support to families living in poverty in Leeds. Over the years the charity has grown at a fast rate, supporting over 200 families a month
- It provides pre-loved and new baby items to families in Leeds with children age 0-5, including cot beds and bedding, prams, stair gates, nappies, formula milk, baby toiletries, toys, clothing and shoes.
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