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West Belfast food bank takes on toys to help bring Christmas joy to kids amid cost-of-living crisis [Video]

A food bank in west Belfast has launched a toy service as struggling families consider cancelling Christmas because of the cost-of-living crisis.

oodstock began in Paul Doherty’s garage in 2019 and has continued to grow in the face of rising prices.

The community hub is not the only toy bank in Northern Ireland to open ahead of Christmas.

From now to Sunday, December 11, you can bring your pre-loved toys to any recycling centre in Belfast.

Antrim and Newtownabbey residents are also being encouraged to support the Christmas Community Toy Scheme by donating second-hand toys to recycling centres in the area.

Meanwhile, Translink has asked the public to make an online donation to its Stuffabus campaign this Christmas to help give families in need toys and vouchers. You can also donate toys to CashforKids at Harry Corry.

Foodstock founder Mr Doherty said the food bank is helping a record number …

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