Find out which Peterborough company is putting together an Easter surprise for children

A plea has gone out from a Peterborough company for 
donations of Easter eggs to treat children living in 
poverty.
By Paul Grinnell
Published 11th Mar 2020, 08:31 BST
The XL Displays Easter Egg appeal.The XL Displays Easter Egg appeal.
The XL Displays Easter Egg appeal.

The appeal has been made by XL Displays, in Manasty Road, Orton Southgate, which hopes businesses will create an Easter eggstravaganzer for youngsters living in refuge and poverty in the Peterborough area.

The company has teamed up with the Salvation Army, which will distribute the treats in time for Easter but donations must be received by April 2.

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Chief executive Joanne Bass said: “The chocolate will go to families who have escaped domestic abuse or who are living below the poverty line and would not be otherwise be able to afford luxury items.

“We are also looking to collect general chocolate and snacks as these can be distributed in food parcels over an extended period of time.”

Donations can be left at the offices of XL Displays at 36-39 Manasty Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6UP.

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