AN Inverclyde charity helping the homeless is launching a Christmas appeal.

Starter Packs Inverclyde has appealed for hats, scarfs and gloves for children of all ages as well as selection boxes, chocolates and biscuits for adults.

The Empress Court based organisation puts together household packs all year round for homeless people starting all over again.

All donations are welcome and items can be dropped off at the depot, Empress Court, Monday to Thursday from 9am to 1pm.