Torch Bearers for the Vulnerable and Needy, a-not-for-profit making organisation has donated items worth hundreds of cedis to the to the Mampong Babies' Home in the Ashanti region.

The items included bags of rice, assorted drinks, cooking oil, canned fish, toiletries, educational materials and cash.

The group also donated two wheelchairs to the Association of Persons with Disabilities which were received by Apostle Elijah Tetteh.

The items, according to the founder of the group, Beatrice Owarewa Siaw were to support and encourage the children to aspire for greatness.

According to her, it was the aim of the group to give back to society and celebrate with the less privileged while putting smiles on their faces.

Ms Siaw used the opportunity to call for more support for orphanages.

She emphasised the vital role some of these orphanages play in ensuring that children without parents seek respite.

She commended management and caregivers at the Mampong Babies' Home for their dedication to rescuing and nurturing children in difficult circumstances.

A Supervisor at facility, Paulina Serwaa who received the items on behalf of the home expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the founder and members of the group.

She stated that the generous gesture will make a real difference in the lives of the children.

She appealed to other philanthropic individuals and organisations to come to the aid of the orphanage.