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Food bank initiative starts today

Islanders innvited to give food to those less well off

A project to provide food or toiletries for those stretched to the limit has started today.

Food Bank Isle of Man is running a 'reverse advent calendar' drive until December 20.

The initiative invites Islanders to donate 25 gifts in the run-up to Christmas.

Organisers suggest filling a box with one item of food or toiletries each day before dropping it off to the charity.

Food Bank director Neal Mellon explained where the boxes go after that:

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