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Barber Gifts Free School Supplies & Haircuts
29 Aug
Summary
- A barber is giving away free haircuts and school supplies.
- The event aims to help families cope with rising living costs.
- Local businesses have donated items for the school essentials.
A barber in Guildford, Surrey, is providing a helping hand to families by offering free back-to-school haircuts, stationery, and other essential school items. Sid Gumbrell, the proprietor of Clean Cuts Barber Shop, organized the event to alleviate the financial strain caused by increasing living costs.
The initiative, which took place on Sunday between 09:00 BST and 17:00 BST, allowed children to receive haircuts and collect free stationery, pencil cases, and water bottles. Mr. Gumbrell expressed his understanding of the financial struggles families face with expenses like school uniforms and haircuts, highlighting the significant impact of reducing even one cost.
This community effort was made possible with support from Tesco and Krispy Kreme, which contributed donations towards the event. The day was designed to foster a sense of community while offering practical assistance to parents.
