School uniform banks are facing up to triple the demand from Glasgow families amid the cost-of-living crisis.
Glasgow’s Pre-Loved Uniforms in Govan is just one of the hubs across the city providing free uniforms for primary and secondary pupils.
Ms Henderson told the Glasgow Times: “We are always really busy each summer, but this year the traffic has doubled. Another platform used by Ms Henderson and other clothing bank volunteers to cast the net wider to those in need is through supermarkets. Families in need are ‘referred’ to the bank via schools and other organisations such as Women’s Aid and Home-Start, and the small team of three volunteers purchase brand new uniforms to be donated.
“There are also a number of organisations across the city who offer services in their local communities to provide pre-loved and cost-effective uniforms which helps our families throughout the school year.” Ms McGarvey added: “This year we’re struggling with our fund - we’re having to be strict about what referrals we take.
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