The real life plight of North East families struggling to put food on the table depicted in the award winning movie “I, Daniel Blake” has prompted a Rotary Club to do what they can to make a difference.
Members of the Rotary Club of Teesside West based in Eaglescliffe pooled their efforts together to make their first donation of food to the Thornaby Foodbank.
The donation was handed over to the Foodbank at the Baptist Church on Thorntree Road, Thornaby by Rotary President Jim Holmes.
Jim said: “The Teesside West Rotarians are passionate about helping in the community and this year through our various events and fundraising activites we aim to try to donate as much food to the Foodbank as possible. We understand that the items of food needed most are tins of fruit, fish or meat along with along with ladies’ and gentlemen’s toiletries.
“What may seem a small donation to many of us can be a big help to those people who really need our help. Times are tough and whatever we can do to help, we will.”
New members are always welcome, meetings are held at Eaglescliffe Golf Club every Thursday at 7pm.