A double-header comedy gig is to help re-stock a Preston Food Bank.

The Salavation Army put out a call to arms earlier this month staying its stocks were running low.

Preston comedy promoter Freddy Quinne has said they will be holding a collection of non-perishable goods as part of their shows in late July.

He said: “We were going to do a one-off gig but we have these two taking place at the end of July.

“It’d be great to see our audience help re-stock the Food Bank. We saw their appeal and felt we could do something.

“We especially encourage non perishables like tinned food, pasta, but also hygiene products are great too.”

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The first show is on Thursday 27 July at Filling Factory in Buckshaw Village.

The second is on Friday 28 July at Lostock Hall Royal British Legion.

Confirmed acts so far include Tanya Lee-Davis, of Live at the Apollo fame, Peter Brush and Steve Shanyaski, a regular at The Comedy Store and has appeared on ITV’s Comedy Rocks.

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Tickets to both shows are £10 and available via WeGotTickets.