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over a year ago
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I've just been into Morrison's and they've been doing, for quite a while, bags of food you can buy then donate to a food bank. It's simple, buy it and leave it with them, they distribute it. Now they are doing it with school uniform. To most of us school uniform is just a pain in the arse that is just needed. We all know how difficult being a kid can be and how important an education is. Something as simple as the wrong shade of colour for your jumper can make a child feel isolated or different, without even their piers pointing it out or worse, bullies. This in turn can make school a living hell. Imagine how crap it is if you don't have a complete uniform, or one too small, with holes etc.
I've never posted anything like this, but I think it's a really good idea, so please go and check it out. The bags are different prices, so you don't need to spend the village.
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I often add a couple of the food bank bags to my shop in Morrison's.
Just such a simple yet great idea. The food banks get exactly what they need without us having to try to figure out will they want more pasta or not.
Will definitely pick up a school uniform one. |
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Thanks so much for posting this and creating more awareness! Can I also add, for those who don’t already know, the food bank collection baskets in supermarkets are not just for food! Shampoo, toothpaste and sanitary products etc, can all be left there too, and are hugely appreciated by families in need of some support! Miss PC |
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"Thanks so much for posting this and creating more awareness! Can I also add, for those who don’t already know, the food bank collection baskets in supermarkets are not just for food! Shampoo, toothpaste and sanitary products etc, can all be left there too, and are hugely appreciated by families in need of some support! Miss PC "
 I always get extra monthly sanitary stuff and put in the box
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"I didn't realise Morrisons were doing this but I'll check it out next time I am in there.
Mrs KC
If your store isn't, do ask em why - they can contact HO and arrange "
Thanks I will next time I'm there |
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"I didn't realise Morrisons were doing this but I'll check it out next time I am in there.
Mrs KC
If your store isn't, do ask em why - they can contact HO and arrange "
Good to know |
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Amazing idea …… I volunteer at a local food bank and I will be very honest in saying they rely on donations….. I think this is brilliant well done to Morrison’s x |
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"Amazing idea …… I volunteer at a local food bank and I will be very honest in saying they rely on donations….. I think this is brilliant well done to Morrison’s x
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Just out of curiosity. Do you see a bit of an imbalance in the donations as opposed to what you really need? If everywhere took the Morrison's approach would it help?
I also think it encourages more donating. If you don't have to go round finding specific things, or putting thought into it, you are probably more likely to still do it when in a rush etc.
I have certainly noticed that when I go in my Coop I'm a bit hit and miss with doing it. Yet when I go into Morrisons I do it every time.
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I always pick up a couple of bags of the food items to donate and will make a point of including uniform next time I go in.
Although the major expense in school uniform is the cost of the schools branded jumpers/blazers/ties etc. I don't have kids but friends who do tell me they are extortionate with local school shops monopolising the clothing and charging ridiculous amounts!
I'm all for school uniforms but isn't the point of them to take away the bullying element in that all kids wear the same and don't get picked on because they don't own the latest kicks or whatever? Now you get kids being picked on for wearing generic non branded jumpers or hand me down uniform. |
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"I always pick up a couple of bags of the food items to donate and will make a point of including uniform next time I go in.
Although the major expense in school uniform is the cost of the schools branded jumpers/blazers/ties etc. I don't have kids but friends who do tell me they are extortionate with local school shops monopolising the clothing and charging ridiculous amounts!
I'm all for school uniforms but isn't the point of them to take away the bullying element in that all kids wear the same and don't get picked on because they don't own the latest kicks or whatever? Now you get kids being picked on for wearing generic non branded jumpers or hand me down uniform. "
This sadly is true , it depends on the school and I’ve noticed it’s more high school that are very strict.
I’m assuming the Morrison’s bags will be the basic school socks trousers skirts and white shirts , that at least will help as the money saved getting those can then help the parent out getting the branded jumper/cardigan
Also if anyone is struggling speak to your dr and see if they have a community connector as they are amazing at helping with getting help for uniforms ,filling in daunting paperwork or even just to talk to someone
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"I always pick up a couple of bags of the food items to donate and will make a point of including uniform next time I go in.
Although the major expense in school uniform is the cost of the schools branded jumpers/blazers/ties etc. I don't have kids but friends who do tell me they are extortionate with local school shops monopolising the clothing and charging ridiculous amounts!
I'm all for school uniforms but isn't the point of them to take away the bullying element in that all kids wear the same and don't get picked on because they don't own the latest kicks or whatever? Now you get kids being picked on for wearing generic non branded jumpers or hand me down uniform.
This sadly is true , it depends on the school and I’ve noticed it’s more high school that are very strict.
I’m assuming the Morrison’s bags will be the basic school socks trousers skirts and white shirts , that at least will help as the money saved getting those can then help the parent out getting the branded jumper/cardigan
Also if anyone is struggling speak to your dr and see if they have a community connector as they are amazing at helping with getting help for uniforms ,filling in daunting paperwork or even just to talk to someone
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That's great advice x someone I know has set up a second hand uniform group on Facebook to help parents out. |
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"I always pick up a couple of bags of the food items to donate and will make a point of including uniform next time I go in.
Although the major expense in school uniform is the cost of the schools branded jumpers/blazers/ties etc. I don't have kids but friends who do tell me they are extortionate with local school shops monopolising the clothing and charging ridiculous amounts!
I'm all for school uniforms but isn't the point of them to take away the bullying element in that all kids wear the same and don't get picked on because they don't own the latest kicks or whatever? Now you get kids being picked on for wearing generic non branded jumpers or hand me down uniform. "
There's a secondary school near us, who have branded trousers etc. And they were sending children who didn't have them home. Which is absolutely disgusting. If you encounter they eventually gave up on the branded skirts and trousers after the media got involved. |
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"I always pick up a couple of bags of the food items to donate and will make a point of including uniform next time I go in.
Although the major expense in school uniform is the cost of the schools branded jumpers/blazers/ties etc. I don't have kids but friends who do tell me they are extortionate with local school shops monopolising the clothing and charging ridiculous amounts!
I'm all for school uniforms but isn't the point of them to take away the bullying element in that all kids wear the same and don't get picked on because they don't own the latest kicks or whatever? Now you get kids being picked on for wearing generic non branded jumpers or hand me down uniform.
There's a secondary school near us, who have branded trousers etc. And they were sending children who didn't have them home. Which is absolutely disgusting. If you encounter they eventually gave up on the branded skirts and trousers after the media got involved. "
Although it’s too late for me - I’m delighted that they’re (the government) now forcing schools to choose affordable uniforms.
I’ve been a single parent since before my kids started high school (one was in the year above the other) and the uniforms including various pe kit came to well over £200 per child. Every school in my town adopted the rule that girls had to wear kilts for school - at around £30 each! After the last lockdown - when my daughter only had a few months of school left and I’d been furloughed for months - the school insisted we spend £18 on branded leggings for pe - and were told that under no circumstances were plain black leggings acceptable.
For the sake of other parents I’ll be delighted when the new legislation comes into the fore. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Amazing idea …… I volunteer at a local food bank and I will be very honest in saying they rely on donations….. I think this is brilliant well done to Morrison’s x
Just out of curiosity. Do you see a bit of an imbalance in the donations as opposed to what you really need? If everywhere took the Morrison's approach would it help?
I also think it encourages more donating. If you don't have to go round finding specific things, or putting thought into it, you are probably more likely to still do it when in a rush etc.
I have certainly noticed that when I go in my Coop I'm a bit hit and miss with doing it. Yet when I go into Morrisons I do it every time.
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Where the trolleys are for you to donate should have like a shopping list as what they class as essentials to buy ….. think basic and things that have a long shelf like so tea, coffee, rice, pasta… tinned meat, fish, veg, potatoes, beans, etc then tinned fruits, rice pudding and custard…. Also any shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste and soap is massively appreciated, hope this helps xxx |
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"I always pick up a couple of bags of the food items to donate and will make a point of including uniform next time I go in.
Although the major expense in school uniform is the cost of the schools branded jumpers/blazers/ties etc. I don't have kids but friends who do tell me they are extortionate with local school shops monopolising the clothing and charging ridiculous amounts!
I'm all for school uniforms but isn't the point of them to take away the bullying element in that all kids wear the same and don't get picked on because they don't own the latest kicks or whatever? Now you get kids being picked on for wearing generic non branded jumpers or hand me down uniform.
This sadly is true , it depends on the school and I’ve noticed it’s more high school that are very strict.
I’m assuming the Morrison’s bags will be the basic school socks trousers skirts and white shirts , that at least will help as the money saved getting those can then help the parent out getting the branded jumper/cardigan
Also if anyone is struggling speak to your dr and see if they have a community connector as they are amazing at helping with getting help for uniforms ,filling in daunting paperwork or even just to talk to someone
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This is brilliant info, thanks Mary |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I always pick up a couple of bags of the food items to donate and will make a point of including uniform next time I go in.
Although the major expense in school uniform is the cost of the schools branded jumpers/blazers/ties etc. I don't have kids but friends who do tell me they are extortionate with local school shops monopolising the clothing and charging ridiculous amounts!
I'm all for school uniforms but isn't the point of them to take away the bullying element in that all kids wear the same and don't get picked on because they don't own the latest kicks or whatever? Now you get kids being picked on for wearing generic non branded jumpers or hand me down uniform.
This sadly is true , it depends on the school and I’ve noticed it’s more high school that are very strict.
I’m assuming the Morrison’s bags will be the basic school socks trousers skirts and white shirts , that at least will help as the money saved getting those can then help the parent out getting the branded jumper/cardigan
Also if anyone is struggling speak to your dr and see if they have a community connector as they are amazing at helping with getting help for uniforms ,filling in daunting paperwork or even just to talk to someone
This is brilliant info, thanks Mary "
Ta 
As a single parent I know how hard it is
Plus my inbox is always open through forums if anyone is struggling or just wants to talk, to know your not alone is a very helpful and strong tool
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Agreed school uniform is a silly cost now. Daughter starts reception in September and we bought uniform today. The skirt or pinafore dress is tartan (!) and they have to have the school badge on the cardigan or jumper. The tartan pinafore dresses were £13 each (in one of the smallest sizes). For comparison, plain grey pinafores from Sainsbury's are £9 for a pack of two or £16 for a pack of 4!!! No-one embroiders the school logos on anymore, nor sells the school logo badges for parents to sew onto supermarket jumpers. It's ridiculous and this is just for primary school! She also needs regulation colour PE kit plus "outdoor activity" kit, consisting of all-in-one waterproof suit and wellies to keep at school.
We have a son who is nearly 19 and when he was at his first primary school, everything was plain from the supermarket (no school badges mandatory) and at his second primary school, only the jumper needed a badge on. You could wear plain polo shirts, standard grey trousers/skirts and for PE, they just said "plain t-shirt and shorts".
The difference is quite astonishing nowadays, to be honest.
I noticed in the uniform shop (because where else do you buy tartan school dresses?!) that most secondary schools had uniform issue trousers with the school logo on the pocket. Absolutely bonkers!
Having had that rant, I shall be donating! |
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"Agreed school uniform is a silly cost now. Daughter starts reception in September and we bought uniform today. The skirt or pinafore dress is tartan (!) and they have to have the school badge on the cardigan or jumper. The tartan pinafore dresses were £13 each (in one of the smallest sizes). For comparison, plain grey pinafores from Sainsbury's are £9 for a pack of two or £16 for a pack of 4!!! No-one embroiders the school logos on anymore, nor sells the school logo badges for parents to sew onto supermarket jumpers. It's ridiculous and this is just for primary school! She also needs regulation colour PE kit plus "outdoor activity" kit, consisting of all-in-one waterproof suit and wellies to keep at school.
We have a son who is nearly 19 and when he was at his first primary school, everything was plain from the supermarket (no school badges mandatory) and at his second primary school, only the jumper needed a badge on. You could wear plain polo shirts, standard grey trousers/skirts and for PE, they just said "plain t-shirt and shorts".
The difference is quite astonishing nowadays, to be honest.
I noticed in the uniform shop (because where else do you buy tartan school dresses?!) that most secondary schools had uniform issue trousers with the school logo on the pocket. Absolutely bonkers!
Having had that rant, I shall be donating!"
Wow that’s shocking! Our primary school is very chilled out regarding this, children have the option of wearing the school logo or not, and since COVID the kids have been wearing trainers and they have kept this going now , so just need wellies to keep at school !
I was dreading the school shoe shop for two!!
Our head is very open and they can help too with holiday clubs or uniforms
But that is an extortionate amount of money for reception!
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