SAFC support for food banks
FANS ASKED TO MAKE DONATIONS AT MATCH
Black Cats fans are being urged to help make Christmas happier for vulnerable families across Sunderland.
Supporters group The RedandWhiteArmy(RAWA) and Sunderland Foodbanks are making a special Christmas appeal to fans attending the clash with Bristol Rovers at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
The collection will be the third of the season, with Sunderland supporters having already donated hundreds of items of food on their way to the ground.
Kate Townsend, of Sunderland Foodbanks, said: “Partnering with the Red and White Army and getting the support from Sunderland AFC has really helped to raise awareness and we hope fans will be out in force again.”
RAWA’s Andrew Hird said: “We set up Red and White Army to help supporters have a voice in the running of their football club.
“Our current owners make that job so much easier it allows us to focus on additional projects such as this.”
Sunderland AFC’s supporter liaison officer, Chris Waters said: “We are delighted to be able to play our part in supporting it and we would encourage as many supporters as possible to help us to help families in need at this time of year.”
Supporters attending Saturday’s game can bring their donations to the south east corner of the stadium, next to the Fan Zone site. Donations will be accepted from 12.30pm.
The Sunderland Foodbank will be delighted to accept donations of non-perishable food items, such as tinned goods, biscuits, tea, coffee, cereals, as well as toiletries.