Dedicated volunteers and their supporters helping to feed struggling families over the festive period as the “cost of living continues to bite”.
The hard-working team at Coatbridge Community Food bank have paid tribute to the people and businesses of Monklands for supporting them during their “busiest time of the year”.
Among the initiatives held during Christmas is a Secret Santa which sees the foodbank prepare festive meals to deliver to people in the community.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.
“People donated toys too and our volunteers have been like a hard-working conveyor belt doing all sorts of different things. Nicola added: “The cost of living continues to bite and we are seeing more and more people come through our doors.
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