CHARITIES across Notts have been given a share of 3,500 blankets from the airline BMI Baby, which closed in September.
The in-flight blankets were delivered to a network of homelessness charities in Notts and Derbyshire last week.
Long Eaton-based Canaan Trust, an independent charity which has served the needs of the homeless since 1995, first heard about the blankets and contacted other homeless organisations in the region.
Penny Shreeves, from BMI, said: "Despite facing personal adversity with the loss of their jobs at East Midlands Airport and Donington Hall HQ from December 31, the staff wanted to be able to do something positive for those facing greater adversity in the surrounding community.
"It is fantastic to know that we have been able to help all these charities, particularly at this time of year."
And Kevin Curtis, from Canaan Trust, said: "It was wonderful to receive Penny's call.
"Here at the Canaan Trust we have been seeking to work with a range of commercial and retail organisations trying to 'rescue' redundant or end-of-line stock which could be used to help and support the homeless or needy in our local communities.
"Or, with the donor company's permission, we can look to sell it online through our eBay charity shop, run by some of our homeless clients, to raise much-needed funds."