A Salford charity is urging residents to send donations ahead of the Christmas rush.
Charities are urgently in need of donations before Christmas to help families who rely on charity shops to provide presents and gifts for their families.
They are suggesting having a Christmas clear out before Christmas, rather than after when there is less demand for stock.
Alan Edwards, store manager for the Children’s Air Ambulance charity on Regent Road retail park, said: “It would mean a lot to the people who haven’t got a lot so they can get what they need for Christmas.
“The lead up to Christmas can be very happy for people but its still really difficult for a lot of people.
“I don’t think we can ever say we’ve got too much of one thing because you never know what people need; it could be a dining set for Christmas, it could be a dining table, it could be toys, it could be games, it could be anything.”
According to UK Fundraising, 42% of people say they are more likely to give money over Christmas than at other times of the year- 34% by a straight donation and 26% through sponsored events.
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