A Kenilworth opticians is appealing for donations to support Warwick District Foodbank.

Specsavers on The Square is asking customers to drop off non-perishable items in the box provided in store, which will then be distributed to local families in need on behalf of The Trussell Trust.

Items that are in demand include long life fruit juice, small selection boxes, instant mash potato, washing powder or tablets, washing up liquid and shower gel.

"More and more people seem to be relying on foodbanks and we are keen to show our support," says Specsavers Kenilworth store director, Ambreena Bhatti.

"As well as asking our customers, who are always so generous, the team will also be getting involved and making donations too.

"We know times are tough for lots of people at the moment, but if you are able to donate anything, it will go some way to helping those in need locally."

Eva Poleszak, optical assistant, Natalie Walter-Nield, supervisor and Reece Ahern, dispensing assistant (image supplied)

The Warwick District Foodbank is part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.

The foodbank provides three days' nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to them in crisis.

Kenilworth Nub News reported last November that local foodbanks had seen a 20 per cent rise in demand over the past year.