Council colleagues show Christmas spirit for Provost's foodbank appeal

Caring council staff have been praised for supporting East Dunbartonshire Foodbank's Christmas Appeal.

Provost Una Walker encouraged local authority employees – and members of the wider community – to back the Yuletide campaign.

Hundreds of items were donated at collection points in Council offices at the Marina, Southbank House and Broomhill.

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Provost Walker said: “I want to say a huge thank-you to everyone who supported East Dunbartonshire Foodbank’s Christmas Appeal.

“Rest assured, you have helped to make Christmas a little more merry for people struggling to make ends meet.

“Hundreds of items were handed in by Council colleagues - from selection boxes and luxury biscuits to toiletries and tinned goods.

“It will all be used by East Dunbartonshire Foodbank to continue its inspirational work in local communities.”

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The foodbank operates using a voucher referral system, issued by local agencies in Kirkintilloch, Lennoxtown, Milngavie and Auchinairn.

For more information visit https://eastdunbartonshire.foodbank.org.uk/ or call 07425 134131.

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