Filey and Eastfield Police Neighbourhood Policing Team in collaboration with Carers Plus is handing out warm packs to residents who are struggling with gas and electricity bills.
Initially boxes containing hats, gloves and scarves will be available for those in need at Warm Places at the Legacy Community Centre in Eastfield, the Evron Centre in Filey and at the Spring Café in Hunmanby.
Fiona Colling, from Carers Plus Yorkshire, says
“It's a simple idea that is already having a big impact.
“The project has grown from Operation Cracker which was launched in December 2018 by the Filey and Eastfield Neighbourhood Policing Team as a combined initiative to help protect vulnerable people in Filey and Eastfield over the winter months.
“We have been supported by teams of local people who have either knitted a new hats or scarves or donated old ones that they no longer needed.
“The Warm Pack initiative is a collaborative project between the Filey and Eastfield Neighbourhood Policing Team, Carers Plus Yorkshire, Eastfield Community Association and This is the Coast.”
Inspector Andy Short, of Filey and Eastfield Neighbourhood Policing Team, said:
“The changing weather and rising fuel costs make this a difficult time of year for some people, particularly older residents who may have little or no family support. The change of weather can mean those with limited mobility can suffer even more, which can make them even more vulnerable.
“During Operation Cracker we have been working closely with Carers Plus and partner agencies visiting areas where there is a higher population of older people and making sure they are equipped with the right support to get them through what, for some, can be a tough time of year.”
Two sets of Warm Packs have been handed over to Eastfield Legacy and Cayton Jubilee Hall, both venues are acting as War spaces and are ideally placed to distribute to those who will benefit the most. The team will be passing on more packs to Filey Evron centre and Hunmanby Spring café soon.
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