Wragby Hygiene Bank Launches to Support Local Community

 The Hygiene Bank service in Wragby officially opened on Friday 6 March at 1pm at the Wragby Reload Youth Centre, providing free hygiene products for people in need and acting as a collection point for donations. 

The project is part of an initiative by The Centre for Reconciliation, which is now expanding its work to support more communities across the area. The aim is to help people struggling with the rising cost of living by ensuring access to essential hygiene products.

James Walker, Youth Leader and Volunteer Lead for the Wragby Hygiene Bank, said there is a clear need for the service in the area. He explained that parts of the local community fall within the top 26% most deprived areas in the country, with challenges including high unemployment, low aspirations, and large housing estates, meaning many people are struggling financially. He said the Hygiene Bank will help ensure that everyone has access to basic hygiene essentials with dignity.

The Wragby Reload Centre already serves as a hub of activity for the community. The centre hosts youth groups on Mondays and Fridays, as well as regular sports sessions including badminton, snooker, and other activities for young people. 

The building itself has a long history. Originally built as a National School in 1839, it has since been transformed into the Reload Youth Centre, continuing to serve the local community in new ways. 

On the first day of the Hygiene Bank launch, donations were already being brought in, with strong support from local residents and community groups. Organisers hope the project will continue to grow and make a real difference for people in need across Wragby and the surrounding areas.