Generous donation wheelie helps Lanarkshire charity get motoring

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A kind benefactor has wheely helped an East Kilbride charity which faced closure get moving with a surprise donation. Share Alike were astounded when the man - who wishes to remain anonymous - dropped off a van.This will help the charity, which supports the most needy in the area with food parcels, clothes and household item among other projects, not only pick up food but deliver when necessary.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The charity, who have been busy preparing a new base near East Kilbride bus station for opening.

Just last year the charity feared they may have to close their doors for good - but the community rallied round, helping them get a new base up to scratch which they are hoping to open soon.Annmarie Campbell from Share Alike told Lanarkshire Live: "We have been looking to get a van for a while but with limited funds we just couldn't afford it."This gentleman had been talking to us and said he would see what he could get for us and then one day he just turned up with keys and said "there's a van for you"."We couldn't believe it but we are so very grateful.

For three years now our volunteer drivers have been picking up surplus food to bring back to us in their own cars - which have been absolutely rammed full."The van means that they can now pick up all the surplus food, without