'The amount of families we have been able to help is a testament to the local community here and everyone who donated items of clothing to help those in need. This is solidarity within communities, not charity.'
A permanent pre-loved school uniform hub is hoping to ease the burden for parents in the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
"Last year we were completely overwhelmed with the need that existed for people seeking uniforms for their children. At one point, we were kitting out up to 100 children per day in Andersonstown. "Many working families who are not in receipt of uniform grants are availing of this community scheme also, as they too are feeling the impacts of raised mortgages and low pay," he added.
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