A group of Wrexham businesses are hoping to do their bit for the community in the run-up to Christmas.
Six businesses located on Grosvenor Road in Wrexham have teamed up in a bid to collect food parcels ahead of the festive period.
Spearheaded by Handelsbanken, the businesses involved are hoping to offer some much-needed support to foodbanks, amid the inevitable increase in demand.
Earlier this year, Wrexham foodbank put out a plea for donations as they aimed to combat a "continuous rise" in demand.
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Sally Ellinson, project manager, said: "Wrexham Foodbank has been supporting local people for ten years now.
"This year we have seen a continuous rise in the number of referrals coming to us and for the first time we have recently had to rely on our funds to buy food in as donations aren’t covering what is needed.
"We are so grateful to those churches, businesses and individuals who continue to give generously both food and finance that enables us to provide to those who need it."
The six businesses involved are Handelsbanken, Allington Hughes Law, Gittins McDonald Solicitors, Freyja Medical, GHP Legal & M D Coxey & Co Ltd.
They are gathering stocks until December 12, before delivering it to the Wrexham foodbank, where it will be parceled up ready for Christmas.
Nicola Hughes and Rebecca Cadman-Mercer, from Handelsbanken, thought up the idea, and after speaking to other local businesses, felt they could make a 'significant difference' this winter.
The pair said: "As Christmas is fast approaching we as a team wanted to look at ways at how we can help a local charity. During our conversations, it was highlighted the struggles the local foodbanks are experiencing.
"Individually it is only a small act of kindness however, collectively we will hopefully make a significant difference to those in need, especially during the Christmas period."
The pair felt that the 'concerning' nature of need for food outweighing donations, they had to try and help in some form.
Nicola and Rebecca added: "For many, it’s hard to imagine getting by on very little and at times nothing at all, for others this is reality. Local food banks help fill this need but they need our help and our support.
"Not only have the food banks seen a significant increase in demand they have also seen a drop in donations. For the first time, the need for emergency food is outstripping donations as the cost of living emergency is taking hold.
"This is extremely concerning and the driving force behind why we wanted to help."
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