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East Suffolk Libraries Offering Free Warm Welcome Boxes

Monday, 23 December 2024 14:00

Keesingland Library is one of those taking part in the scheme

Suffolk’ Libraries are now offering free Warm Welcome Boxes - including at Kessingland, Leiston, Southwold and Aldeburgh.

The boxes are being offered as part of Suffolk Libraries winter Warm Welcome campaign - and are aimed at anyone who might be struggling financially this winter and needs a little extra help.

The Warm Welcome Boxes are full of useful items including LED light bulbs, a blanket, hot water bottle, vacuum flask, hot chocolate and cup-a-soups.

The boxes are being offered as part of Suffolk Libraries winter Warm Welcome campaign and are aimed at anyone who might be struggling financially this winter and needs a little extra help.

The Warm Welcome Boxes are full of helpful items including LED light bulbs, a blanket, hot water bottle, vacuum flask, hot chocolate and cup-a-soups.

424 of the boxes will be made available thanks to grants totalling £10,796 by East Suffolk Council with the Kessingland, Wickham Market, and Woodbridge boxes funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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