York's Salvation Army is urging people to donate items so they can give those sleeping rough in the city a Christmas hamper.
The church and charity’s York early intervention and prevention team is “really low on donations” this time of year and looking for help, said service manager Charlie Malarkey.
People are being asked to think of the charity when shopping at supermarkets and donate if they are able to.
“Times are tough for everyone financially at the moment, but if you are at the supermarket and can pick up an extra treat – chocolates, cakes, crisps, that sort of thing, it would make all the difference,” Charlie said.
“People have given so generously in the past and we hope it will be the same this year.
“We have lots of warm clothing already including hats, gloves and socks, which will be included in the hampers, but it’s those treat items that we’re really low on, things that we all love to eat at Christmas.
“Christmas can be a really tough time for people who are living on the streets.
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