An Aberdeen kirk has found a way to continue supporting the city’s most needy during lockdown by opening a foodbank collection point in its car park.
Those looking to contribute can drop off non-perishable food items at Queen’s Cross Church in Carden Place twice-weekly.
The collection point, in aid of Instant Neighbour, will be manned by church volunteers on Monday and Tuesday mornings between 11am and noon.
Rev Scott Rennie, of Queen’s Cross Church, who is also on the board of the charity, said: “It’s really important to remember the most vulnerable and needy at this time.
“While we are all worried about our own health and having enough food for ourselves, it would be wrong to forget others.
“Even though the church is shut, people will still be able to drop-off food items when out for their exercise and they’ll know it will go to people in need.”
The kirk regularly collects for Instant Neighbour at Sunday services, while the Cognito At The Cross cafe provides a drop-off throughout the week.
A group from the congregation decided the lockdown should not halt the generosity and will oversee the collection.
Rev Rennie added: “Many in the north-east are pulling together to help others and I wanted us to be part of that.
“Often we concentrate on the situations where people aren’t being helpful or complying with the rules, but I think this crisis has brought out the best in a lot of people.
“This is a very tangible way people can help and donations can also be made online, so even if people are in isolation they can still give and think of others.”
