A charity is giving freely blankets and duvets to residents this winter after experiencing a “huge inflow” of donations.Diamond Hampers, of Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, mentioned it had accrued a surplus of provides regardless of already distributing items to native homeless shelters and households.The charity, which supplies meals assist and different assets, mentioned it was now providing bedding to individuals who had been struggling to warmth their properties or keep heat this winter.Lianne Simpson, its founder, mentioned: “Now we have collected them over a time frame and have seen an enormous inflow in donations.”The charity runs three shops: The Pantry, The Attic and The Toy Chest, which opened earlier this yr.It depends on donations, which it distributes to folks in want, and it additionally sells toys, books and garments at a diminished value.Talking in regards to the further bedding, she mentioned: “This could make an enormous distinction to folks, and we wish to assist maintain folks heat this winter.”We wish to get it on the market to the group.”
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