THE community in Shadsworth has raised £600 towards Blackburn Foodbank.
Cllr Ron O’Keeffe gave the money to Ros Duerden who manages the foodbank.
The money was raised at the weekly lottery sessions at Shadsworth Community Centre.
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Cllr O’Keeffe said: “In Shadsworth, we know the value of the work that is done by the Blackburn Foodbank and the residents are very happy to be offering financial support to such a worthy cause.”
And Ros said: “This is a very generous gift from the people of Shadsworth and arrives just as the foodbank is moving to bigger premises where we will be able to offer more services to our guests.”
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