A charity dedicated to easing hunger and poverty in Salisbury has received a boost this month - thanks to a donation by Salisbury Reds. 

Salisbury Foodbank, supported by the Trussell Trust, provides three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to people who are referred to it in a crisis. 

Now the charity has been chosen as a recipient of Salisbury Reds’ community fund, which donates to organisations improving the quality of life of those living in the region.

Salisbury Reds operations manager David Newton said: “This is our pledge to support those living in the areas we serve with our bus network. 

“We’re determined to build close relationships with local charities, organisations and clubs - and the Salisbury Foodbank is carrying out vital work in our area. It is a truly worthy cause.

“Without the help the charity provides, many local people would go hungry. We are pleased to be playing a small part in not allowing that to happen.”

Salisbury Reds has donated £450 and is raising awareness by publicising the foodbank on its buses. 

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Maria Stevenson, project manager for Salisbury Foodbank, said: “Our team is working tirelessly to try to ease food poverty in our region. 

“We are all looking forward to a time when food banks are no longer necessary but, until then, we really appreciate the support of well-known brands like Salisbury Reds. We can’t thank them enough for their generosity.”