Families wrestling with the cost of living are struggling to meet the costs of school uniforms – so residents in Burton Joyce have stepped up to help.
A new school uniform bank has been installed in the village’s Co-op car park, allowing parents to donate Burton Joyce Primary School uniforms around the clock.
The uniforms will then be collected from the bank and passed on to families who most need them.
The Association will also offer surplus, unbranded uniforms to parents and guardians of pupils attending Netherfield Primary School. These will be made available free of charge at forthcoming events in the local community.
Lee Garland is one of the residents who helped get the bank established.
He announced the arrival of the bank on Facebook.
He wrote: “Times are tough for many at the moment, and we know there are many of you out there keen to support our own amazing school community, and children and carers in need in our neighbouring local area.
“This is a community initiative that has been a while in the making, so a huge thank you to all involved.
“Please do donate anything you can as we head out of the summer holidays, and as soon as we’ve got stock in place, we’ll arrange distribution, likely around October half-term.”
The bank accepts almost all school-related clothing donations including school bags, P.E. kit, shoes, plimsolls, sports trainers, school coats – as well as of course jumpers, cardigans, dresses, trousers, shorts, playsuits and shirts.
People are being asked not to donate underwear or anything that is too badly worn. Volunteers are also asking that items donated are clean.
