A new community project has been launched to help families with young children while tackling local waste.
The initiative, called The Baby Bliss Baby Bank, will provide essential items for children aged 0–3 years.
It is being led by Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire with support from Lincolnshire County Council.
Prams, clothing, toys, baby baths and other donated items will be “rehomed with families who need them most.”
A spokesperson for Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire said:
“there’s a real gap in our area – there are currently no baby banks in Boston or Sleaford.”
As well as receiving baby essentials, families using the service will also have access to “wraparound support”, including advice on benefits and grants.
Donations can be dropped off at Tattershall Household Waste Recycling Centre (LN4 4PD) from Friday to Tuesday, between 9am and 3.50pm.
The project is currently appealing for clean, good-quality items including buggies and prams (not with car seats), highchairs, baby baths, Moses baskets (without mattresses), baby walkers, baby books, toys for ages 0–3, and clothing for children aged 0–3.
Councillor Danny Brookes, executive member for environment at Lincolnshire County Council, said:
“Lincolnshire County Council is proud to support initiatives like the Baby Bliss Bank, which not only provide vital support to families with young children but also promote sustainability through reduce, reuse, and recycle principles. By giving baby items a second life, this project helps protect our environment while building a stronger, more caring community.”
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