Big Group Hug (BGH) is calling on the community to donate much needed boys’ clothing to its Thomastown and Tarneit locations.
The charity group is in urgent need of boys’ apparel for sizes 5-16, with winter clothing and sleepwear at the top of the list.
BGH receives hundreds of requests each month for clothes for local kids, but at the moment the charity is completely out of some sizes of long sleeve tops, jackets, pants and pyjamas.
Pre-loved or new is welcome, however clothes must be in near-new condition, without stains, rips or pilling.
The goal is for each clothing pack to be the equivalent of a week’s wardrobe and for an aid pack to give children a sense of joy and respect.
Any donation is an appreciated act of generosity, but not everything can be accepted.
BGH cannot accept items that are stained or damaged, nor items with strong references to family members like “Daddy’s little boy“ or “Nana’s favourite“ due to the high volume of family trauma experienced by recipients.
Seasonal items such as Easter clothing are also something the group cannot accept.
Fundraising organiser Maria Quigley said that quality donations can make a world of difference.
“For their parents and caregivers, buying new clothes for fast-growing children is expensive, items the community can provide means parents can save money and redirect it toward essentials like food or housing.
“No child should feel left out because they don’t have decent clothes.”
Baby items like car seats and cots are also in high demand.
Full list of requirements: biggrouphug.org
Jaidyn Kennedy
