Leigh Griffiths Visits Christmas Appeal Beneficiary Loaves And Fishes

WITH Celtic FC Foundation’s 2019 Christmas Appeal now in full swing, we begin our spotlight series on the charities and organisations who will benefit from the funds raised during the appeal.

The first charity featured in our series is Loaves and Fishes. Starting out 30 years ago as a soup kitchen aiming to feed the homeless, the organisation has evolved over the years due to the need within local communities. They now operate a foodbank in East Kilbride, and also provide a warm meal a few times a week, at Glasgow city centre’s Oasis Cafe, for those living on the streets.

Through the support of Celtic FC Foundation’s Christmas Appeal in the past, Loaves and Fishes have been able to provide an extra Wednesday night meal initially throughout the winter period, which now operates the whole year around.

Celtic forward, Leigh Griffiths recently paid a visit to Loaves and Fishes’ foodbank, to offer a hand with packing food parcels and toiletries for those in need.

Leigh spoke of the great work that the charity does and the importance of Celtic FC Foundation’s Christmas Appeal, saying: “Loaves and Fishes are doing a great job and I’m delighted to help.