Donations needed at district's food banks at Christmas

The council has helped to secure funding and food for many of the district’s food banks over the past year and as the festive season approaches, is asking everyone to help where they can and donate to families most in need.

They would appreciate donations of food, particularly Christmas favourites such as crackers, box biscuits and chocolates, to ensure everyone can enjoy the festivities.

Wakefield Council’s Communities team has also been successful in its application for Christmas toys from Greatest Hits Radio’s Mission Christmas Appeal.

These will be dropped off at Airedale food bank with the help of the Street Scene team and distributed across the area in advance of Christmas Day.

Coun Maureen Cummings, Wakefield Council’s cabinet member for communities, poverty and health, said: “Our local food banks will be working extremely hard as always to ensure there is food and treats available for everyone over the festive season.

Your donations, however big or small, really can help to spread some cheer to those most in need this Christmas.”

There are drop-off points for donations across the district. For more details contact 07789 615033 or visit Airedale food bank’s Facebook page.