Ely showed such magnificent support for Santa’s Toy Bank when it was launched last year that organiser Peter Harris hopes even more families will be helped this Christmas.
“Last year we were overwhelmed by the response of individuals and organisations who got behind the idea and this year we want to help even more parents who find it hard to afford presents for their children,” said Peter.
Once again he has the backing of St Mary’s Church which will be the main drop-off point for new gifts or pre-loved toys suitable for children up to the age of 15.
The church will be open to receive gifts from 4-14 December during office hours 11am-3pm.
Peter, a former City of Ely councillor and founder director of King’s International Study Centre, is well known in Ely for his philanthropic efforts supporting an orphanage and school in Cambodia.
“Working in international education I am very familiar with the poverty in south east Asia but my time as a city councillor, in a comparatively affluent part of the country like ours, brought me into contact with so many families struggling with the cost of living crisis and Christmas puts them under extra pressure.”
The Toy Bank at St Mary’s Church will open to anyone in need on Thursday 14th December 3pm-8pm, Friday 15th December 1.30-6.30pm and Saturday 16th December 11am-4.30pm.
You can follow Ely’s Santa’s Xmas Toy Bank on Facebook. Peter Harris can be contacted via email: pjhely@gmail.com or by phone: 07889100357 or 07814558120.
Press release from Ely’s Santa’s Xmas Toy Bank
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