A West Lothian village which has saved its food pantry from closure now hopes to expand services to local people.
New links with food suppliers have been set up and the pantry welcomes around 40 visitors a week in Bridgend.
Local councillor Pauline Orr paid tribute to the villagers saying the food hub had become a “lifeline offering not just food, but friendship.”
And at this month’s meeting of the Linlithgow ward Local area committee, chair Councillor Sally Pattle praised Councillor Orr for her efforts in helping the voluntary service survive. READ MORE: Ex Rangers captain surprises West Lothian resident at 100th birthday celebrations
Councillor Pattle said: “It really should be recognised how much work you have done to get that up and running,and stable, so thank you s