Burnham-on-Sea gets new clothes bank to help families in need

The new clothes bank is open every Thursday

A new clothing bank has opened in Burnham-on-Sea to help who are struggling with the cost of living crisis.

The pop-up shop is full of second-hand clothes, blankets and even shoes and is available to anyone who is struggling.

It is at the College Street Methodist Church and is open every Thursday.

Emily Beaven, who set the clothes bank up, said: "This service is for the whole community and you don't need vouchers like a food bank."

"People can just come in and have a browse and no vouchers are needed to visit, no assessment is needed and no questions are asked."

"We are literally full to the brim with donations from our lovely community but we are still after some donations of smaller children's clothes.

"Clothes are getting expensive even at even charity shops.

Items include old t-shirts, jumpers and even shoes

Founders of the new clothes bank, Kim Chatwin and Emily Beaven, set this up to support the local community.

The church hall was full of hundreds of people on its opening day.

The team had more than 30 bags of donations from the local community.

Emily continued: "Many people already come here to use Burnham's Foodbank and we know there's a need for clothing as well."

"It will also be a great way to recycle unwanted clothes that may otherwise be thrown away and they will go towards helping other local people."

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