Pocket money donation
Pupils give to needy
Selfless siblings from an East Kilbride primary school gave up their pocket money to help feed the town’s needy.
While learning about food poverty at Maxwellton Primary, Charlotte, 8, Michael, 6, and fiveyear-old Danielle McLean were astonished to hear that many children in East Kilbride go hungry.
The Calderwood kids clubbed together and vowed to use their pocket money for the greater good and, with the help of their mum, Nicola Hayward, donated five shopping bags full of food to East Kilbride Community Food Bank.
Their admirable act of kindness was replicated by primary four pupils who were also inspired to make donations to the charity group as part of a class topic.
Head teacher Jill Laing explained: “Our P4s are leading the way and inspiring everyone to make a tiny sacrifice for those in need.
“The children are learning about where food comes from and the social impact of food poverty.
“They have been making bread and soup bags for senior citizens and collecting for our local food bank.
“Karen Dornan from East Kilbride Community Food Bank attended our Harvest assembly on Thursday and really captured the hearts and minds of the kids, highlighting how all food banks in East Kilbride are struggling.
“And after reading the East Kilbride News front page about the Loaves & Fishes and how in need they are, the McLean family gave up their pocket money and went to their local supermarket to buy food donations.
“That family showed us that one individual sacrifice can do so much and make all the difference.”