What a treat!

Slimming World Co-ordinators (from left) Lynda Thwaites, Rachel Marson, Julie Sharples, Michelle Mauger, Jo Kain and organiser Sue Chiappori hand over donations to Pete Wraith of The Welcome Centre at their warehouse in Queens Mill industrial estate warehouse in Queens Mill Road, Lockwood, to hand over bags filled with food items, toiletries, nappies and pet food.

Organiser Sue Chiappori, of the Lepton and Huddersfield groups, said: “It all started after seeing an advent hamper idea on social media.

“This is where you put something each day throughout December into a box and hand it to a local charity for Christmas.

“So we suggested to members about bringing donations to our groups on a weekly basis instead to help the Welcome Centre during the festive season.

“Our Slimming World members thought it was a fantastic idea.

“All the groups in the Huddersfield area have really got behind the local charity. Their support has been outstanding.”

Every week families in the town are going hungry because they can’t make ends meet.

The Welcome Centre, based in Lord Street, relies on cash and food donations.

It provides practical, short-term support with basic essentials such as food, toiletries, household items, and bedding.

Staff also help people facing crisis with a listening ear and in accessing specialist services.