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Toy donations urgently needed for this year’s Wood Street Mission Christmas Appeal
They need donations!
The Manchester charity, Wood Street Mission, is in urgent need of toys and gifts for the children of Manchester.
The Manchester and Salford children’s charity, Wood Street Mission, has been providing Christmas support to low-income families in the region for over 150 years.
Ensuring that every child, no matter what their circumstances, wakes up on Christmas day with something special to open and a huge smile on their face.
In 2019 Wood Street was able to provide over 11,000 toys to 4000 children thanks to the generosity of local people and businesses
Through the 150 years of operating, Wood Street Mission has never failed to fulfil its Christmas appeal. However, the COVID-19 crisis has completely thrown the project into doubt for the first time this year.
Wood Street Mission faces the unthinkable: thousands of children across Manchester and Salford waking up on Christmas Day without a single gift.
Thanks to building awareness on social media, great Northern Warehouse have stepped in to lead the drop off point and provide the space and resources needed to house the gifts. Helping over 1500 families this festive season.
At this difficult time the charity is issuing an urgent call for donations of new and packed toys for all children.
The Great Northern Gift Hub will open November 10th and donations can be made today to Wood Street Mission HQ!
Those not local to Manchester can order donations via Amazon Wishlist that will deliver the toys directly to the charity. The toys on the wishlists are separated by age category plus one full of family basics like pencils and nappies.
Mark Schofield, Centre Director at Great Northern Warehouse added: “We are so pleased to be able to offer space at Great Northern and support the incredible work that Wood Street Mission are doing with local families this Christmas.
“Our team will be doing everything we can to support this essential project and bring some happiness at this incredibly challenging time.”