Owner of the Turf pub and hotel, Wayne Jones, has thanked the public for their donations and purchase of food in aid of charities in Wrexham fighting poverty.  

Wayne Jones announced earlier this month that he would be donating all profits from the pub's food van, as well as tips and donations, made between December 19 and December 24 to Wrexham Foodbank and other good local causes.

At the time, he said: "Sadly, we will not be opening this year to feed the homeless.

"However, I will be donating my entire week's profits from Monday, December 19 to December 24 (from the food van) to Wrexham Foodbank and other local charities. Anyone wishing to donate and help is very welcome too."

Wrexham AFC co-owner, Rob McElhenney then announced he would double whatever The Turf raised. 

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The selfless act of generosity prompted landlord, Wayne to label the co-chairman as 'a hero'. 

Responding to the Christmas fundraising intitiative a humbled Wrexham foodbank responded via their social media channels: "We are so touched by all the PayPal donations flooding in from supporters in America, Canada and the UK."

In a statement posted on twitter today, December 25, Wayne Jones announced his charitable efforts had raised a whopping £4,725 which was matched to £9,450 by the Wrexham AFC owners. 

The total food profits for the week totalled £1,700 and the total donations for the week added upto £3,025. 

Taking to twitter to thank the public Wayne said: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank every single person who has visited us and purchased food. 

"To every single person who has donated whether it be small or large we are incredibly grateful.

"From every individual to our local bookers stall to our wonderful staff. Not forgetting our remarkable owners for doubling what we have raised."

The majority of the donation will be going towards Wrexham foodbank with £1,000 of donations going towards Shelter Wrexham.