Demand at baby bank 'has never been higher' (opens original article in a new tab)

Demand at Hartlepool Baby Bank has reached an all-time high, with 150 families seeking help weekly, driven by rising childcare costs and poverty.

• Demand for baby bank services has increased tenfold since 2019
• 27% of children in Hartlepool live in absolute poverty
• The baby bank provides free clothes, toys, and equipment to families