Following two successful events and discussions with the Salvation Army, Preston Grasshoppers youngsters and their families are launching their third food bank appeal.

The Grasshoppers are appealing for people to help them replenish depleted food bank stocks.

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Once again the invitation to bring a selection of the following items to the club is extended to everyone associated with Preston Grasshoppers:

• Tinned potatoes.
• Tinned spaghetti hoops.
• Tinned macaroni.
• Breakfast cereals.
• Long life milk.
• Coffee.
• Flour.
• Cooking oil.
• Soap.
• Toothbrushes.
• Easter Eggs.

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The hut, on the rear car park, will be open from 10am to 2pm on Sunday 7 March 2021 to accept donations.

People dropping off donations will be expected to follow Covid-19 protocols which are, wearing a face mask, social distancing and using the provided hand sanitisers.

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If people would rather not leave their car, they can pull up close to the hut, sound their horn and a volunteer will come to the car.

As an alternative cash donations can be made here.

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