Commercial Street retailers launch their annual Christmas chocolate campaign in Harrogate
Harrogate businesses have launched their annual campaign to help provide some festive treats for children in need.
Commercial Street retailers are collecting selection boxes, tubs of chocolate, mince pies, chocolate biscuits and all the treats that make Christmas special for youngsters.
Donations this year will go to two charities.
One of the chosen recipients is Harrogate Hospital and Community Charity.
Campaign spokesperson Sue Hartley said: “We are aiming to provide an abundance of chocolate and treats for those children who are in hospital this Christmas.”
Donated items will also be given to New Beginnings.
Sue said: “This is a peer-led after-crisis domestic abuse service for women and their children who have previously been subjected to domestic abuse living in North Yorkshire.
“They aim to provide the foundation from which their clients can experience post-traumatic growth to rebuild their lives despite the ongoing and long-term effects of domestic abuse.”
Donations of chocolate treats can be dropped off at the following locations up until December 20:
Lilly’s Café – 24 Commercial Street.
Curtain and Blind Design – 17 Commercial Street.
White Rose Sewing and Craft Centre – 3 Commercial Street.
Sue added: “Chocolate and treats are so important for children.
“All the manufacturers usually put their sell by dates after Christmas, so donations are not received by charities before the big day.”