Supported by: Edward Mountain*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Bill Kidd*, Douglas Ross*, Miles Briggs*, Pam Gosal* *S6M-11783 Paul O'Kane: East Renfrewshire Baby Bank Successfully Collects for Young People and Children for Second Year in a Row—That the Parliament understands that NellyBoxes East Ren Baby Bank collected donations for 138 children and young people over the Christmas period; further understands that the baby bank hung tags from its Christmas tree, situated in the Auchenback Resource Centre, which gave information about each young person; celebrates that each tag was taken and all gift pledges were made by local individuals and organisations; understands that, in addition to collecting gifts for children and young people, the baby bank also hosted an “affordable Christmas party” for local families facing a shortage of money; notes that the baby bank, which runs on Wednesdays from 11.30 am to 1.00 pm and provides free nappies, wipes, formula, clothes and other supplies, was established by Nicola Tuesday 9 January 2024 14 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan McGowan in 2022; understands that Nicola was inspired to create the baby bank shortly after becoming a mother and realising that there was no local baby bank; believes that NellyBoxes East Ren Baby Bank demonstrates the kindness and generosity that so many local people are ready to show at Christmas time, and wishes it every success in continuing to deliver what it sees as a vital service for local people for years to come.