'With the rising cost of living hitting everyone in the pocket, we want to help families in our community in a practical way'
A Northern Ireland church has organised a collection for warm coats to help those in need this winter.
It comes amid spiralling energy costs and soaring food prices as the ongoing cost of living crisis looks set to put even more strain on family budgets.In a statement, a spokesperson said: "With the rising cost of living hitting everyone in the pocket, we want to help families in our community in a practical way and we need your help.
"Donations can be made at any time. On the evening of 10th October we will open for people to come along and select items that they and their family need. Rev Darrin Thompson, minister of Thomas Street Methodist Church, said this is one of a number of church run projects to help those through the cost of living crisis.