Charity appeals for Christmas present donations
Donations received during the group's 2022 Christmas appeal
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A charity in Lincolnshire said it had been struggling to gather enough Christmas presents for disadvantaged children.
Lt Sarah O'Grady from Bourne Salvation Army Community Church said the group was aiming to collect gifts for 60 children.
“We have maybe 15 up in our cupboard at the moment. It’s feeling a little bit concerning."
Local businesses are being asked to help out, with toys and contributions for food hampers.
Lt Sarah O'Grady from Bourne Salvation Army Community Church
Lt O'Grady suggested that donations had been affected by the cost-of-living crisis.
She said: “We are aware that people are struggling, we absolutely know that. But without the community support, there are many families we would not be able to help.”
The charity is aiming to ensure every local child is able to open a gift on Christmas Day and in previous years has supplied more than 100 gifts to vulnerable families.
"Children go to school and their friends are saying they've got the latest PlayStation 5 and they've got a new bicycle and then other children haven't had anything. That's really difficult for a child to understand."
Working with local schools and social services the church group identifies families in the community who may benefit from a gift.
Donations can be dropped at Sally Anne's charity shop in Bourne between 10:00 GMT and 16:00.