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Stripey Stork

Stripey Stork is one of the UK’s largest baby banks, supporting families experiencing poverty in Surrey and Croydon, with the practical items they need to raise their children. We help approximately 200 families per week, distributing items worth c.£800k/year for children aged 0-18 years.

About Stripey Stork


Tags: Poverty relief Social Welfare & Support Children & Education

At Stripey Stork we support families in need with the donations and items that we receive. Our community donate new and preloved baby and children’s items (equipment, clothes and toys), and, with the support of our pool of over 285 volunteers, we clean and check all items. Referral bundles are packed in response to specific requests from our network of over 1,022 referral partners who include health visitors, social workers, women’s refuges and schools. We strive to tailor-make every request we receive, with the aim of providing a high-quality service that makes each recipient feel that their local community cares and provides their children with the opportunity to have the 'same start' as every other child.

£10

£10 could buy a new mattress for a donated Moses basket and a new changing mat.

£20

£20 could buy a month's supply of nappies and wipes for one child.

£50

£50 could buy school essentials including brand new school bag, uniform, shoes and teen care pack.