GENEROUS pupils have donated almost 700kg worth of food and toiletries to families who need them the most this Christmas.

Pupils at St Columba’s Junior School in Kilmacolm participated in a ‘Reverse Advent Calendar’ where, instead of children receiving gifts each day, they brought in something for Renfrewshire Foodbank.

A total of 680kg worth of food and toiletries was donated.

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And children went along to the foodbank to deliver the food personally while getting a tour of the place and learning how the cause works.

Alison Duncan, head of the junior school, said: “As we continue to develop our children’s growing sense of compassion and social responsibility we strengthen our engagement with local charities.  

“It is a pleasure to see the children and their families coming on board so readily with the ideas that we all have for developing such a depth of social awareness. 

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“My hope is that our children will grow with a keen understanding of the world around them and a desire to participate in society for its benefit and good.”
Renfrewshire Foodbank is always looking for donations at its busiest time of the year.

To find out more about the cause, visit www.renfrewshirefoodbank.org.uk