Huntingdon charity gives surplus blankets to residents | EUROtoday

A charity is giving freely blankets and duvets to residents this winter after experiencing a “massive influx” of donations.

Diamond Hampers, of Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, mentioned it had gathered a surplus of provides regardless of already distributing items to native homeless shelters and households.

The charity, which supplies meals help and different assets, mentioned it was now providing bedding to individuals who have been struggling to warmth their houses or keep heat this winter.

Lianne Simpson, its founder, mentioned: “We have collected them over a period of time and have seen a massive influx in donations.”

The charity runs three shops: The Pantry, The Attic and The Toy Chest, which opened earlier this yr.

It depends on donations, which it distributes to folks in want, and it additionally sells toys, books and garments at a lowered price.

Speaking in regards to the further bedding, she mentioned: “This can make a huge difference to people, and we want to help keep people warm this winter.

“We want to get it on the market to the group.”