WORKERS at Amazon’s Rugeley site have taken time out to help support a Stafforshire charity with a bag pack of essential items for children who find themselves in emergency accommodation due to complex family situations. The Buddy Bags Foundation provides bags of essential and comfort items for children in emergency shelter such as toothbrushes, pyjamas, teddy bears and reading books. The team at Amazon in Rugeley chose to support the charity with a 1,000 donation towards much needed items for the bags while hosting a team pack at the fulfilment centre. Amazon regularly supports charities in the area having recently made donations to the Woodland Beaver Group, the Birmingham Donkey Sanctuary and Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity. General Manager Mark Hemming said: “When we heard about the compassionate and heartwarming work being carried out by this local charity, we were keen to support. The Buddy Bags Foundation plays a significant role in restoring security into a child’s life during traumatic times and I’m really proud of the team here for getting involved in the bag pack and making the job a huge success.” Karen Williams, from the Buddy Bags Foundation, added: “We would like to issue a heartfelt thanks to everyone at Amazon for rolling their sleeves up and getting involved in the bag pack.
I started the Buddy Bags Foundation to help the rising number of children entering emergency care after fleeing violent situations at home.
These bags are designed to provide extra love and support they need towards a happy and successful future.”
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