A primary school has donated a generous collection of food to a local charity.

Accrington-based Hyndburn Park Primary School has given the donated food to Maundy Relief.

Children from the school council organised and ran the collection, which saw parents and students donate non-perishable items for Maundy, the Accrington-based charity, which is known in the Hyndburn community for being a frontline response team who immediately help anyone in need.

Their services are open to all and include help with physical, mental and emotional health.

A special assembly was held on Tuesday (March 21), attended by Maundy volunteer Gary, who gratefully accepted the donation from the school.

Headteacher,  Joanne Hardwick said: "Our school council have done a tremendous job of organising this collection for Maundy Relief.

“We would like to say a special thank you to our children, our parents and our staff for the generous amount of food that you have given us for Maundy." 

Volunteer at Maundy Relief, Gary added: "This donation from the school has been absolutely fantastic.

“I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff, but mainly to the children for picking Maundy.

“This is such a big collection for us and trust me it will be used, I can guarantee you that."