Help homeless in Hull
A TRAVEL agent is asking for donations of food and clothes to help homeless people in Hull.
Co-operative Travel has teamed up with The Salvation Army to collect donations after the charity appealed for support.
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appeal: Co-operative Travel in Holderness Road, east Hull, is asking for donations to help homeless people in the city. Major Stuart Barker, of The Salvation Army, with Co-op staff, from left, Katie Wright, Sally Bond, Elaine Burton and manager Sarah Ingram. Picture: Rob Stebbing
The action comes after The Salvation Army revealed it was having to turn many people away due to lack of resources.
It is the first time the charity has had to take such action.
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Sarah Ingram, store manager at Co-operative Travel in Holderness Road, east Hull, said the store is now accepting donations.
She said: "We have had a great response to our appeals in the past and I'm sure this time will be no different.
"We are appealing for food and clothes parcels as well as cash donations.
"Anything anyone can spare would be really appreciated and would go towards helping people who need it the most."
The charity, which helps homeless people across the city at its centre in Beverley Road, has been providing food and clothes parcels for more than ten years.
Last year, the Co-operative store passed on six full trolley-loads to the RSPCA, which is the biggest collection they have received.
Malcolm Pearson, one of the Christian charity's volunteers, said he was delighted to have the support of the Co-operative.
He said: "The donations will make a big difference to The Salvation Army and will help a lot of people who come to us for help.
"A lot of people are coming to us and unfortunately, on some occasions, we are unable to provide them with the things they want."
Anyone wanting to make a donation can do so by visiting the store.
Comments
by AnitaD
Wednesday, December 05 2012, 2:21PM
“NOT all homeless people are addicts to either drink or drugs.....many are homeless through no fault of their own.....so think and engage your brain before you open your mouth.”
by nicht_namen
Thursday, September 27 2012, 8:27AM
“Cut out the middleman & just ask boozebusters to do free drops around town!”