Power of good
BBs help to deliver
More than a ton of goods was collected by Dunblane Boys’ Brigade members in their bid to help Start Up Stirling.
Organisers were delighted with the response and say the amount collected was impressive as people responded to the request to donate toilet paper and feminine hygiene products – neither of which weigh much.
Dozens of the boys helped over the three-hour public donation period and many assisted to unload the food at Start Up’s new, larger depot in Stirling.
Captain of 25th Stirling (Dunblane) BB Paul Christmas said: “Although it is undoubtedly sad that the demand for the food bank continues to rise, we are pleased and proud to have a regular association with Start Up Stirling, who do so much to address the problems being faced by many in communities around Stirling.”
BB member Jack Robinson (16) added, “We have been helping out the food bank with big collections twice a year since 2011 and we have a monthly collection on our Friday night meetings but we do enjoy helping out with these big collection nights and it’s brilliant to see so many people coming in with donations.”
Donations came in thanks to support from schools and churches advertising the event plus appeals in print media.
Members of Dunblane Cathedral helped by taking part in the Reverse Advent Calendar activity.
Officers and boys of Dunblane BB would like to thank everyone who helped spread the word or donate in any way to the success of the event.
We do enjoy helping out . . . 1