Charities across Luton and Bedfordshire were invited to apply for a cash boost from this year’s Community Awards, and we're delighted to be the chosen charity for 2017. It's a welcome boost at a time when foodbank use is at an all-time high.

How to get involved

To find out about volunteering, click here. To donate food, check our list of needed items then find your nearest drop-off point. To send money, go here.

For information on sponsoring a category in this year's awards, contributing to the celebration evening, or other ways you can get involved in Community Awards, please contact Mostaque Koyes on 01582 573471 or by email: mostaque@ciluton.co.uk