PUPILS from Shavington Primary Shool and Leighton Academy collected 614kg of food for a local foodbank during Harvest Thanksgiving.

The children collected tins, packets and cartons of food as part of the Learning for Life Partnership in Cheshire East.

They made pledges at Harvest assemblies at the start of October when they were reminded of the commitment of farmers, manufacturers, distribution companies and retailers to supplying food for our tables.

The assembly was also an opportunity to tell the children that, for people of faith, this is a time to express gratitude to God for fruit and vegetables, as well as for the people who are involved in the supply chain.

The schools shared information about food banks with the pupils and then encouraged them to bring a food contribution into school, to be transported to a local food bank.

In all pupils at Shavington and Leighton sent a combined weight of 614kg to St. Paul's Pantry in Crewe.

Alexia Stockton, who coordinates the work of the food bank, said: "The next few months are predicted to see lots more people needing crisis food so it won't be long until your food donations make their way into someone's home."

Children from the school council at Wheelock Primary School also wrote an article for their school newsletter, thanking parents for their support.