A campaign to help York residents cope with the cost of living crisis will launch with a special ‘warm weekend’.
Under the banner York Together, the initiative will offer advice for those struggling with the mounting cost of household bills – as well as physical help with food and warm clothing for those who need it most.
Overseen by York Central MP Rachael Maskell, York Together kicks of with the warm weekend event at St Saviourgate Methodist Church.
On Friday 17 and Saturday 18 November between 10am and 3pm, the church will serve as a drop-off point for people around the city to bring new or good quality used warm clothing and blankets.
These donated items will be distributed across a number of York-based organisations who have received great demand for these products as the weather begins to turn colder.
Cash donations to the campaign will also be accepted.
Ms Maskell has also put together a Cost Of Living Crisis Handbook.
Many residents of York will receive this leaflet through their front door which shares information on a whole host of supportive resources.
It includes details of helplines and access to support they may be eligible for, to help with the cost of living.
There’s also information about how and where people can volunteer their time to help others or donate useful items.
The MP said: “York is renowned for its generosity, and we showed this throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. We must now show this spirit once again and help each other through this inevitably difficult winter ahead.”
The next steps of the York Together campaign will be announced soon, Ms Maskell said. If you want to help, contact [email protected].
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