Christmas cheer has been brought to a local foodbank with a £1,000 donation from a community organisation.

Members of Weymouth & Portland Lions Club dropped into the Weymouth Foodbank Hub on the Granby to present their donation together with 100 Christmas selection boxes.

The club was formed in 1969 under the Lions International motto 'We Serve'. Currently there are around 18 members from all walks of life who work to raise money to help those in need in the community.

Club President Ryan Hope said, “Christmas is always such a difficult time for some families, who sadly still must rely on our foodbanks for help.

“The last couple of years with the cost-of-living crisis have been hard enough for us all, but all the local foodbanks in our area have been as busy as ever doing great work. These donations are well deserved.”

The Lions have supported local foodbanks in Weymouth and Portland for several years now, making regular donations.

Andy White from Weymouth Foodbank added: “Weymouth Foodbank is highly dependent upon donations of food and money, and we can't thank our supporters enough. 

“With your help we were able to give out the equivalent of 81,000 meals in 2022.”

Lions receive donations from the public at some of the club's organised events such as the Street Busk in July, Beach Motocross in October, the Lions Variety Show in December, and the popular Christmas Day Harbour Swim.

All funds raised at these popular events are used to make donations to other organisations and charities throughout the year.

More information about the club can be found on their website: https://weymouthlionsclub.co.uk/