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Bristol Charity Advent Calendar 2025, day 3: Aid Box Community
Aid Box Community was founded in 2015 in response to the global displacement and refugee crisis.
Now, ten years on, it has become a vital hub for displaced people in Bristol by providing essential living items, emotional support and resources.
Aid Box’s free shop and welcome hub is a place where asylum seekers and refugees can access essential items such as clothing, toiletries and household goods for free, as well as receive information and advice – all for free.
The aim is to instill a sense of dignity and identity by ensuring basic needs are met.
Due to demand, Aid Box outgrew its premises on Cheltenham Road and recently moved into St Bart’s Parish Hall on Somerville Road
Speaking to Bristol24/7 in September as the charity turned ten, founder Imogen McIntosh said: ““To see the pale and terrified families moving through the system to come out the other end healthy and happy is really incredible.
“Many give back, too, either through volunteering or donations, which is an amazing full-circle moment.”
Aid Box’s free shop is a space for newcomers to be welcomed, receive information about other essential services and connect with others
To find out more about Aid Box Community and to get involved, visit www.aidboxcommunity.co.uk.
All photos: Aid Box Community
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