A GROUP which gives practical support to those having financial difficulties is aiming to provide food to every struggling household across Wrexham this Christmas.

“Given to Shine” has confirmed that two major supermarket chains in Wrexham – Aldis and Lidl – have agreed to donate all their food with a sell by date that will run out over the Christmas period to provide a Christmas dinner.

Last year the group provided food to more than 1,500 people and hope to do the same this year.

To make sure this happens, the group is calling for support form the public.

It needs collection points in wards across Wrexham from about 5pm to 10pm on Christmas Eve, which could be a shop, pub, church or similar community facility.

Volunteers are needed to help staff the collection points, as well as volunteers to pick up supplies in their own vehicles and take to the collection points.

The group is also looking for a refrigerated van with a large wheel base – a large Sprinter, Transit or similar would be ideal and help to spread the word to those who could benefit from the donations such as the retired, vulnerable or those in temporary or sheltered. accommodation.

Sponsorship or donations to cover the cost of fuel and vehicle hire are also sought, in addition to a storage unit with electricity and 24 hour access where the group can store temperature controlled items and build up food supplies in preparation.

To donate funds to the group, visit www.neighbourly.com/ and search for "Given to Shine" or pop into Tŷ Pawb and leave your donation at Just Deserts.

Given to Shine has two main priorities – waste reduction and anti poverty and they tackle poverty sustainably, reducing single use waste and preventing unnecessary items from entering landfill.

Anyone who can help in any way is asked to get in touch via social media @giventoshine or via email at giventoshine@hotmail.com