Could you help an expectant family in crisis?

The Portsmouth Baby Bank exists to provide basic essentials to families most in need in our city. We know that providing support and intervention at an early stage leads to the most effective outcomes. Many families in Portsmouth are struggling financially, 42.9% of people in our most local neighbourhood are income-deprived, however we are also seeing an increasing number of dual income families accessing food banks within the city, demonstrating the pressures that ALL families are currently facing in these challenging times. The Baby Bank is available for any family that needs support, it is not means tested, meaning it is completely accessible to all. The Baby Bank can make an immediate difference, providing items to families, reducing the pressure caused by the cost of living crisis.  

The Baby Bank provides support to a high number of families facing difficulties with low income, but also supports families facing a range of circumstances, including Refugees and Asylum seekers and families seeking refuge from Domestic abuse. These families have faced extremely challenging, traumatic circumstances, often arriving in the area without any supplies for their children and the Baby Bank can offer immediate crisis support, providing some relief to the family.