The Clan launch foodbank donations appeal

BIG-HEARTED bosses at the Glasgow Clan ice hockey team are helping put food on the table of people who are struggling financially in the current cost of living crisis.

They have organised a collection for the Renfrewshire Foodbank at their next home game against the Sheffield Steelers, on Saturday, December 17 at Braehead Arena.

Renfrewshire Foodbank is currently putting together emergency food parcels and particularly need supplies of small bottles of diluting juice, long life milk, biscuits, coffee, tea, tinned rice, custard and fruit along with cleaning items such as bleach, washing up liquid and cleaning spray.

They also need donations of shampoo, conditioner, sanitary products, deodorant, shower gel, shaving gel, razors and toilet paper.

The Clan will set up a collection point for fans to make their foodbank donations outside the entrance to the Braehead Ice Centre, next to Costa Coffee in the lower mall, between 5pm and 7pm when the game starts.

The foodbank appeal follows a recent appeal by the Clan for donations of toys for youngsters from struggling families, so they don’t miss out on gifts at Christmas.

Gareth Chalmers, managing director of Braehead Arena said: “People are finding it hard to find the money to buy food to put food on the table for themselves and their family.

“It was difficult before the current cost of living crisis to survive financially, but it’s even harder now.

“Clan fans have always dug deep for charities and good causes and I’d encourage anyone who can afford it to bring along donations of food and other items to the game on Saturday.”