THREE good causes in Largs are sharing in a festive season pay-out - thanks to the generosity of local Co-op customers.

 

The Largs Foodbank, Largs First Responders and Largs RNLI lifeboat station are each getting a slice of £3,364.55 from the supermarket's Local Community Fund.

Representatives of the three groups visited the Co-op in town to meet store manager Lucy Graybil.

A spokesperson for the Largs Foodbank said: "We would like to thank the local community for their support through the Co-op and their continuing support throughout the year."

Largs Foodbank volunteers are pictured at the Co-op store, below, for the presentation.

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Largs RNLI and Largs First Responders also thanked the community for generous donations.

Co-op members have raised the funds to support the local projects they care about by simply swiping or scanning their membership card when buying own-brand products and services, with members earning rewards for themselves and for their community too.

Co-op’s Local Community Fund has supported more than 36,000 local community projects across the UK since it launched in 2016.

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This Christmas, Co-op members and customers will also have the opportunity to give the gift of community spirit and, provide further vital support to community causes.

Members can donate their member rewards balance via the Co-op app, and members and customers alike can also donate in the 2,400 Co-op stores across the country.

Co-op has pledged to match the donations to share the spirit of Christmas with more communities across the UK this year.

Largs First Responders are pictured below.

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Rebecca Birkbeck, director of community and member participation at the Co-op, said: “We’re really proud of our Local Community Fund and the impact it’s had supporting thousands of local causes across the UK. These groups deliver incredible grassroot projects, enabling them to provide important services, support and activities for their diverse communities.”

Co-op’s Local Community Fund supports local causes and community projects that have an impact and made a difference locally, while aligning with Co-op’s values.