WITH the cost of living rising ever higher, many of us are watching our spending and cutting back. Frivolous non-essential items are the first things to remove from the shopping list, and there is a real fear that this could mean that many families will be forced to sacrifice their Christmas to make ends meet. However, a local community interest company is working hard to secure those in need you can still live and enjoy the spirit of Christmas.
On Tuesday 1st November you will see The Leith Collective launches its Christmas tree and festive food swap at its three Scottish stores. Locals are encouraged to search their homes for any unwanted Christmas trees as well decorations that can languish in closets and attics.
The Christmas initiative comes just a month after the launch of The Leith Collective's winter coat exchange, which has received overwhelming response so far, with over 1,000 coats donated and collected by locals. Sara Thomson, founder of Leith Collective, explains why she wants to harness the momentum of the winter coat exchange and go further to help those who are struggling:
Is yet another victim of the cost of living crisis. spreading holiday cheer rather than donating to others and cheering up when they need it the majority."
Hopefully by hosting the Christmas tree and festive food exchange in these accessible places, the current ones encounter difficulties can receive a much-needed helping hand.ITH the cost of living rising ever higher, many of us are watching our spending and cutting back. Frivolous non-essential items are the first things to remove from the shopping list, and there is a real fear that this could mean that many families will be forced to sacrifice their Christmas to make ends meet.
However, a local community interest company is working hard to secure those in need you can still live and enjoy the spirit of Christmas. On Tuesday 1st November you will see.
The Leith Collective launches its Christmas tree and festive food swap at its three Scottish stores. Locals are encouraged to search their homes for any unwanted Christmas trees as well decorations that can languish in closets and attics.
The Christmas initiative comes just a month after the launch of The Leith Collective's winter coat exchange, which has received overwhelming response so far, with over 1,000 coats donated and collected by locals. Sara Thomson, founder of Leith Collective, explains why she wants to harness the momentum of the winter coat exchange and go further to help those who are struggling:
"But I think everyone deserves to have a nice Christmas, and what better way to do it spreading holiday cheer rather than donating to others and cheering up when they need it the majority."
Collective exhibition at the St Enoch Center during opening hours. Hopefully by hosting the Christmas tree and festive food exchange in these accessible places, the current ones encounter difficulties can receive a much-needed helping hand.