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A charity highlighted how sponsorship makes a difference as individuals and businesses are urged to sponsor boxes which carry lifeline shopping deliveries to older people in their homes ‌

Food Train has declared this month BOXtober - launching a sponsorship drive to help ensure older people in West Lothian do not go without lifeline shopping supplies. ‌

The charity has opened its annual fundraising campaign, through which people can sponsor the boxes which carry essential groceries delivered to those who would otherwise struggle with shopping for just £10 each. ‌

In its 30th anniversary year, Food Train - whose volunteers collect and deliver weekly shopping supplies across the region - hopes to have 500 boxes sponsored nationally. READ MORE : Well-known West Lothian

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