SHOPPING centres in a Teesside town have launched a donation drive for those in need in the community.

The Castlegate and Wellington Square shopping centres have partnered with local charity One Community Link and are asking everyone to think of those in need in the Teesside community and donate clothing and essential items.

The initiative will help people who are seeking sanctuary in Teesside to have the essential items they need as they restart their lives.

Items needed include;

●      Winter coats*

●      Wellington boots

●      Hat, scarfs and gloves*

●      Baby bibs

●      Umbrellas

●      Socks*

●      Bras/Sport Bras

●      Slippers

●      New S-XL Underwear

●      Sim Cards

●      Plug Adapters

●      Charger Wires (type C, lightening cable and Micro USB)

* Children and adults

One Community Link is an outreach and educational charity, supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in accessing housing and English lessons.

Chantal Taylor, Marketing Manager, said: “We are passionate about supporting everyone in our community and we are confident that our shoppers will make us proud again with their generous donations to the cause.”

Items can be donated at the donation station in Castlegate shopping centre, located outside B&M. Donations can be made up until Monday, February 28.

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