Ledbury Food Bank has been given a £10,000 donation by National Grid.

The money comes from the National Grid’s Community Matters Fund, which asked workers to nominate charities worthy of receiving donations over the winter.

A special Christmas fund of £500,000 is part of a package of measures being rolled out by National Grid’s distribution business to support grassroots community groups in their vital work with vulnerable customers.

It follows a record £2.5 million package of fuel poverty grants already awarded by the distributor to charities and community groups to help tackle fuel poverty this winter.

In all, around £3 million will be allocated across its regions to tackle the most pressing issues affecting communities during the colder months, including fuel poverty, loneliness and isolation and support for vulnerable people.

Ledbury Food Bank was nominated by its local National Grid team and will use the funds to purchase food and other essentials for local households in need.

Mark Lister, head of lead team and trustee of Ledbury Food Bank said: “Ledbury Food Bank has experienced unprecedented demand since the beginning of 2022, and we now support more than 100 households each month providing emergency food and other essentials.

“The donation from National Grid will ensure that we can continue this important work and ensure a happier Christmas for those families who rely upon us.”

Alison Sleightholm, regulation and corporate director at National Grid, said: “It’s vital that we work with the people who know their communities best, to support vulnerable customers in the regions we serve.

“Working closely with local teams, we have been able to identify and help a range of hard-working grassroots organisations which promise to make a real difference to communities over the holiday season.

“Our donation is part of a significant investment we’re making this winter to support our most vulnerable customers.

“Through our Community Matters Fund, we’re able to empower a wide range of worthwhile projects to have an impact in their local areas over the colder months and beyond.”