Rangers fans are being asked to donate items for a Southside food bank at their home game against Dundee. 

The Rangers Charity Foundation have made an "urgent" appeal for fans to support Glasgow South West Foodbank by donating non-perishable groceries and toiletries outside the stadium on Saturday, December 9.

Fans will be able to drop off their donations to the Foundation outside the new Bar G51, formerly the Rangers Megastore - with the charity assisting Riverside Primary School, who have a food bank within the school.

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Glasgow Times:

As part of the Glasgow Times festive campaign, Bank on Us, readers who are able to donate are being asked to fill the bags we supplied in our edition on Wednesday, November 15 with food items and hand them into one of our partner food banks, such as Rutherglen and Cambuslang Foodbank. 

We told earlier how people are being forced to travel across Glasgow to attend food banks as they struggle to make ends meet amid the cost-of-living crisis after speaking with a development manager at the Southside organisation.

In addition to the items gathered by the Rangers charity, they will also be making a cash donation to Govan Free Church of Scotland Foodbank, Streetcare Volunteers (who make Christmas Eve doorstep food drops), Pollok Pantry, Govan Pantry and St Constantine's Church Pensioners Club.

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There will also be a bucket collection for those who would prefer to donate than bring items and for anyone not attending the match who would like to contribute, they can do so HERE

Volunteers from FansSupportingFoodbanks will be assisting on the day.

Susanne Lyall from Riverside Primary School said: “It’s fantastic to have this volume support for our foodbank, and we’re delighted to be working with the Rangers Charity Foundation for this collection.

"Our families and young children will be so grateful for the donations, help and support given. These items will go to those most in need from all walks of life in and around the Govan community.”

Rachael Cosgrove, charity executive at the Rangers Charity Foundation, added: “We know how generous our supporters are.

"And while we know that this is a tough time for many, even a few groceries or a small donation will really help local people who are in need so we very much appreciate it.”