A NEW non-profit charity has been launched offering food supplies and more to those struggling and in poverty.

Neighbourhood Food Larder began operating in Warrington after founder David Jones saw a need in the community.

Despite only starting seven months ago, due to their huge success operate, they now operate eight free food locations and a hamper delivery service in St Helens and Warrington and have this week launched their second community shop in St Helens.

Dad-of-three David said: "We started this after seeing a man in Warrington starving and couldn't get access to food for whatever reason, we thought why doesn't someone offer food for free.

"So as a charity we receive surplus food supplies from suppliers and supermarkets then offer if for free to those struggling or who cannot get access to the foodbank.

"We also have a hamper delivery service for the elderly and vulnerable and we decided to offer another community shop to help the community further and have this week launched one in Newton-le-Willows.

"The offering in foodbanks is often non perishable food, but we try to offer fresh fruit and vegetables too it is so important, so the idea is that people can come to the larder, spend less for what they need and feed their family, and if they can't afford anything then they have access to free food.

"And the money raised goes back into the community as we use the raised funds to support children with disabilities including autism and ADHD."

David, 45, added: "This should not be a shameful thing, people need help and we are there to help when they need it.

"Sometimes people need a helping hand and cheaper options instead, and we offer that too with the community shop."

The Neighbourhood Food Larder Community Shop is based on Bridge Street in Earlestown and is open from 9am to 2pm every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, with the aim of opening six days a week in the future.