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A WESTHOUGHTON business is asking for donations for the homeless.
Farrel Heyworth estate agents are asking residents to support their winter rucksack challenge by donating items for those less fortunate.
The packs will be handed out to the homeless, filled with a selection of supplies for tackling the winter weather.
Donations can be as small as a spare toilet roll, a pair of socks, or an old scarf no longer in use.
The company would like to provide warm clothes, sleeping bags, and toiletries in each pack.
Hats, gloves, and dry foods are also warmly welcomed.
Donations should be taken to the branch at 45 Market Street.
For more information, contact the team through Facebook at FHBolton, or @FH_Bolton on Twitter.
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