HiVe Baby Hub and free Clothing Exchange launched in Strabane

THE HiVe Baby Hub and free Clothing Exchange is now available to support families in Strabane.

The initiative was launched at Grass Roots Social Supermarket on John Wesley Street in Strabane last Monday.

Deputy Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Niree McMorris, was in in attendance alongside Western Trust health visitor, Karen Brown along with Ursula Doherty, manager of Strabane Community Project.

Speaking at the launch event, Karen and Ursula, said: “We are delighted to launch the HiVe Baby Hub and free Clothing Exchange at Grass Roots Social Supermarket here in Strabane.

"This is a hugely positive initiative in collaboration with the Western Trust, Strabane Community Projects and GP Federation."

Karen, who is based at Riverside Practice, continued: “The Baby Hub will support families in need in our local community and is available to any family with children aged 0 to five years, to support them with nappies, baby and family toiletries for a nominal fee, and also a free clothing exchange.

"Families can refer in to the service via their health visitor, family nurse and social workers or even self-refer at Grass Roots.”

Ursula added: “Wraparound services are also available through Grass Roots for ongoing family support.

"We are accepting donations of new baby hygiene products, nappies and clothing in new or good clean wearable condition, and these can be left to Grass Roots, Strabane.

"We would like to say a huge thank you to the local community and businesses for their generous support for this important initiative.”

For further information or to arrange a donation or referral, contact Karen on 07825125741 or Grass Roots on 02871 1414142.