Charlton Athletic has come together with Fans for Foodbanks in Greenwich to give a helping hand this Christmas.

Fans will be able to donate to the foodbanks at two home games against AFC Wimbledon (December 15th) and Gillingham (December 22nd).

The items collected by Fans For Foodbanks will be given to Greenwich Foodbank, who operate across the borough, and are in desperate need during the busy Christmas period.

Last year, Greenwich Foodbank fed 7,505 people and this year it looks like numbers could be as much as 20 per cent higher, meaning a constant supply of food is crucial.

Charlton fan Samuel Spong created Fans For Foodbanks after being inspired by a similar initiative in Liverpool.

He said: “The aim is to utilise the collective power of football fans to help vulnerable local residents get through Christmas.

“This is the first time we have done something like this and Charlton, given its long-standing commitment to community work, seemed like a natural partner.”

The current urgent needs are:

TINNED FRUIT

TINNED PEAS

TINNED CARROTS

LONGLIFE FRUIT JUICE

TINNED RICE/CUSTARD