THE community shop in Millport has thanked Cumbrae Parish Church for providing a £200 donation to the island's larder.

The donation came from the church's harvest service.

A spokesperson for the Millport Community Shop said: "We are so grateful for this, and, for every single donation our wonderful community have given us.

"From money donations to unused foods which we can pass on to the community."

The community shop, based within the Garrison, is helping island residents navigate their way through the cost-of-living crisis.

It aims to support residents, reduce food waste on the island and give people access to food with dignity.

The shop is not a food bank, and you don’t need any sort of referral to get involved. All you need to do to start using the shop is register your household – which is free and takes no time at all.

Those with a family of up to four people pay £4 for 24 points, which equates to groceries worth £12, or £6 for 36 points for families of more than four people, enough for £18 of shopping.

The shop is open on Tuesdays from 10.30am to 1.30pm and on Fridays from 10am to 1pm and islanders can pop in any time during these hours to shop, register or find out more.