Generous donations make local clothes bank a reality

Ythan Valley Rotary has said thankyou to the community for supporting the launch of its clothes bank.

Earlier this year a team from one of Rotary GBI’s newest clubs launched the north-east’s first clothes bank project.

The project supports the local community by offering bespoke packs of clothes in good condition to families and individuals in situations where a set of good and clean clothes would help them through a difficult time.

In order to be able to run the service, the Rotarians were relying on donations of good quality clothing from the general public and people have certainly stepped up to the challenge.

The group has accepted various donations of clothing to suit all ages – with the exception of baby clothes, shoes and school uniforms, as per its stipulations.

Those finding themselves in need of the clothes bank’s support can access it via Ellon Food Bank, or through the health visitors based at Ellon and Haddo Health Centres, or through Ellon Academy.

The Ythan Valley team will make up the clothing packs on request and ensure that they reach the professionals as quickly as possible.

The professionals will disburse the clothes packs and the anonymity of all parties will be preserved.

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