The North Coast foodbank, which covers Largs, Fairlie, Skelmorlie and Millport, shares important updates via its Facebook page - visit here 

The foodbank is open on Thursdays from 12-6pm for referrals and donations at the citizens advice centre in Boyd Street, Largs. Anyone needing a voucher can go along to the council department which is situated in the Brooksby Centre. People can donate at anytime in the Co-op in Gallowgate Street. They can also be contacted their emergency phone number between the hours of 9am and 7pm, Monday to Friday for referrals only - 07482- 508875.

Current essentials listed: jam, juices, UHT milk, tinned fruit, tinned pudding, tinned veg, tinned potatoes, tinned spaghetti, macaroni, tea bags, coffee, tinned meats, rice, pasta and biscuits.