Celtic star Leigh Griffiths has rolled up his sleeves to volunteer at a charity foodbank.
The 29-year-old praised the "great job" done by volunteers at Loaves and Fishes, an organisation running for 30 years in East Kilbride to help those less fortunate.
Starting out as a soup kitchen to feed the homeless, the charity now helps the local community as a food bank.
The team also provide a warm meal a few times a week at Glasgow's Oasis Cafe, for those living on the streets.
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The striker took the time to head down to the charity, which was previously supported by Tommy Burns.
He helped offer a hand with packing food parcels and toiletries for those in need.
He said: "Loaves and Fishes are doing a great job and I’m delighted to help.
"Charitable giving is a massive part of the club’s identity and the fundraising through the Foundation’s Christmas Appeal in the past has helped a lot of charities.
"I know that Tommy Burns was here to provide a helping hand at this particular organisation in the past and it’s great to follow in his footsteps.
“It’s crucial that the supporters get behind the Christmas Appeal this year.
"The money raised in the past and donated to Loaves and Fishes helps put on an extra meal for those at a very difficult time of year.”
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Frank Cassidy, a volunteer at Loaves and Fishes, added: “To see Leigh down here in his spare time, rolling up his sleeves and helping out was absolutely fantastic.”
And Denis Curran, charman at the charity, said: "The idea with the foodbank is to try to give people enough to get them by. People are hungry.
"I eat every day, so why shouldn’t they eat every day?
“This is a truly vital lifeline to those who are out there with little or no access to food.
“No words of gratitude can describe the feeling when you’re able to offer help to a mother or father in need and you see relief in their tear-filled eyes.
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"We’re totally reliant on people’s goodwill and we simply couldn’t help as many people without the support of all the fans who’ve donated to Celtic FC Foundation’s Christmas Appeal.
"Thank you once again."
Celtic are hoping to continue helping those most in need in the community with their 2019 Christmas Appeal.
You can view more about the appeal here.
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