Blackburn-based volunteers have handed out bakery products to a homeless charity and a hospital.

Alliances For Hope, in collaboration with Medi Aid Foundation, made donations to Community Spirit BwD and Clitheroe Hospital.

Community Spirit BwD is based in the centre of town and is dedicated to supporting the homeless.

Lead marketing volunteer for Alliances For Hope in Blackburn, Hussein Kajee, said: "We are delighted to support local charities and contribute to helping those in need.

"Tayyabah Bakery, along with its owner, has shown great generosity by providing bakery items for homeless individuals.

"Our efforts aim not only to aid the vulnerable but also to strengthen community cohesion."

Charity manager at Community Spirit BwD, Neil Mistry, said: "We are deeply thankful to our local business community, particularly Tayyabah Bakery, for their continued donations."

Chair of the Medi Aid Foundation, Salim Lorgat said: "Through mutual partnerships, we can accomplish a great deal to make a meaningful difference for those in our community who are in need."

Imtiaz Patel, coordinator at Alliances For Hope, added: "A simple gesture of care can bring a smile and have a profound impact on the lives of those who are struggling."

Ismail and Hussein making a donation to ELHT&MeThe team also headed to Clitheroe Hospital where bakery products from Tayyabah Bakery and Regal Foods were donated.

Demi Houghton, fundraising officer at ELHT&ME, the official charity of East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, added: "We are deeply thankful to our local business Tayyabah Bakery and Regal Foods for their kind donations.”