A WREXHAM AFC star player has just announced his new charity role trying to combat food poverty in the community.

Elliot Lee, Wrexham AFC midfielder, has just announced his new role as an ambassador for the charity 'Dom's FOOD mission.'

The charity, founded by Dom Warren in 2015, aims to stop surplus foods from hitting landfill and feed the less fortunate. 

Elliot posted the announcement on Twitter and said: "I am very proud and excited to become an ambassador for the charity.

The Leader:

"Helping to raise awareness and support their movement within football called 'Boot Hunger Out'.

"Together, we will help to feed as many people as possible, especially children, all through the beautiful game."

The charity is environmentally friendly and supports the community by supplying in-date food to those facing food insecurity, distributing 4,500 meals a week.

In the last two years, Dom's Mission has prevented 200 metric tons of food from going to landfill, instead redirecting it to within the local community, equating to 500,000 meals.

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AFC fans are thrilled about the collaboration. Annette Gardner on Twitter said: "Wonderful cause. Between this and the foodbank initiatives, hopefully no one in Wrexham goes hungry."

While another fan said: "Fantastic use of the spotlight, Elliot."