Wishaw Community Foodbank volunteers give thanks for festive donations

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Wishaw Community Foodbank volunteers have revealed the huge extent of work that has been undertaken in the past 12 months as demand continues to increase.The foodbank, which is run by members of South Wishaw Parish Church, have been helping to feed hungry individuals and families within the community.The foodbank opens to the public twice a week, on Tuesday and Friday mornings.

It will close its doors for the Christmas holidays on Friday, December 20, and won’t reopen until Tuesday, January 7, but gave extra provisions to those using the service to tide them over the festive period.Ian Lindsay, a member of the management team at the church, said: “We have been very busy and with the larder in Coltness closing in the near future, we are anticipating that we are going to be busier than ever.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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