Working parents 'struggling to afford nappies or food'
More working families asking for baby essentials
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"Parents cannot afford essentials like formula and nappies, as their salaries are just not stretching to everything."
— Asiza Tate , Activist
"I have helped as a volunteer too. It's a pride thing, you don't like to ask for help, but I've come on board to help educate others."
— Bex Whittle , Activist
"There's no paid staff, we're all volunteers, so we're absolutely essential."
— Cathy Morgan , Activist
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