Suffolk Libraries and BBC Radio Suffolk have relaunched their Christmas toy appeal for 2024.

The Be Kind to a Kid appeal aims to make Christmas special for Suffolk families by distributing donated new toys to children in need.

Last year, the initiative received 2,500 toy donations, which were distributed to more than 20 charities and organisations working with struggling families and children.

Suffolk Libraries is partnering with BBC Radio Suffolk as part of its Warm Welcome cost-of-living support campaign.

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Be Kind to a Kid 2024 was launched at Sam’s Wellbeing Hub and Café in Lowestoft.

James Powell, communications manager at Suffolk Libraries, said: “We were overwhelmed by the generosity of those donating toys last year and are once again calling on the people of Suffolk to give a little extra to families and children in need this Christmas."

Charlotte Spackman, executive producer at BBC Radio Suffolk, said: "We are delighted to be working with Suffolk Libraries again for the Christmas Toy Appeal 2024.

"Times are still tough and this appeal will make such a difference."