Baby Bank Norfolk Trustees, Vicky and Pippa, talk about the year that was and the impact it's had on the work of the baby bank. I often get asked: "What's a baby bank" and I usually reply with: "We're a bit like a food bank". But actually, our proposition is [...]
We are pleased to announce that Baby Bank Norfolk is open again for referrals. Please get in touch via the usual referrals process to request baby clothes and goods for families in need. Click here to go to our referrals page. Please note - we can't accept any donations of [...]
We're still sorting through our pre-Christmas clothing donations so, for now, can you hold on to any clothes that you would like to donate? We will be needing clothes again soon and will announce it when we do - follow us on Facebook and Twitter for donation announcements. We are, [...]
We are running really low on the following things at the moment: Baby books (undamaged) Baby & toddler toys (not electrical or battery operated) Teethers (perhaps pop a new one in your weekly food shop) Moses baskets & standsBaby bath/shampoo/wash Please note: at the moment we can't accept any other [...]
We are incredibly grateful for all donations we receive - without them we couldn't do what we do and help so many families. As our storage facility is very compact, we have to make the most of the room we have and so we thought it would be useful for [...]
Norfolk daily newspaper, the EDP, has published an article about Baby Bank Norfolk and our work. Read it here. Photo by G. Crescoli on Unsplash
Did you see Channel 4's Dispatches about baby banks (Monday 29 October)? This in depth report looked at the growing need for baby banks in the UK and the invaluable work they do with families in need. Baby Bank Norfolk provided data to the programme and we hope that it [...]
We have seen a big increase in demand for baby items for families in need in Norfolk. We really need the following items at the moment: Cold water sterilisers (sorry - we can't accept microwave or electrical sterilisers) Baby baths Changing mats Winter coats and snow suits (up to [...]
Right now, we're running very low on or have run out of the items listed below for our newborn essentials packs that we give out to families in need. Could you help us out with any of the below? Perhaps you have some extra nappies or soft toys that you [...]
We wouldn't have been able to help 200 local families without the support of our volunteers. But what's it like being a volunteer? What does it involve and why do it? To celebrate #VolunteersWeek, Baby Bank Trustee, Vicky Brooke, talks about her experience of volunteering: "As a mum of three young [...]
