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Glasgow shop selling single nappies as parents 'can't afford full size packets' from supermarkets

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A Glasgow shop is selling one nappy at a time as parents can't afford to buy full size packets from supermarkets. The community 'cabin' shop in Cranhill, which stocks different sized nappies from 5p to 15p, also offers food in small quantities including loose flour or pasta.People come in and buy single batteries and one toilet roll as the cost of living crisis continues to leave families struggling to make ends meet.Peter Kelly, director of the Poverty Alliance, said: "Poverty in Glasgow is an injustice that we can solve together. "But right now, people in poverty need urgent support. "The Cranhill Community Shop is a great example of how people can create their own solutions to tackle the effect of poverty in their communities."That kind of compassion and concern for our friends and neighbours is what we need to build on."Banking services offered at the shop's post office are well used as the North East neighbourhood is seen as a "desert" lacking facilities.The shop is operated by the charitable organisation - the Cranhill Development Trust - as part of a community hub.Mum-of-three Faten Hameed, who is a Conservative candidate standing in the local election, said: "The Cranhill Community Trust is a great project but I am saddened by the fact people are buying 20p worth of sugar and a single nappy."A baby may have to wear the same nappy all day.

That is all people can afford."The Conservative East Centre candidate added: "People are withdrawing £1 of money from the banking service at the shop's post office.

This is not the Glasgow I know."We need more resources to help people and lift them out of poverty and keep this vital project going to help the community."Meal in a bag packs are available at the shop with

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