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Fahad Tariq

Glasgow charity who 'only have beans left' for struggling families appeal for donations

A Glasgow charity which supports refugees who have been forced out of their homes have ran out of food to provide families that have fled their war-torn countries.

Refuweegee have issued an urgent online appeal for help as hungry families living in hotels across the city are being told there's no food left, except for baked beans and a small packet of biscuits.

The charity, which was set up in 2015 to provide a warm welcome to forcibly displaced people arriving in Glasgow, have no choice but to hand out pot noodles for families to live off - alongside corn, a packet of biscuits and tea bags.

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They have no more microwavable foods to provide refugees with warm meals and have launched an appeal for support.

Writing on Facebook, they said: "As of 1 March 2023, Refuweegee's stock of food and toiletries has been hugely depleted. There's only baked beans left.

"We love beans: beans on toast is one of our favourites! But, we need to give people more than beans.

"During March, we'd like to build a pot of funds which mean our team can shop around and get the very best deals on food and toiletries.

"This means our stock will never get as low as it is today. It means we can buy in bulk so your support can go even further and help even more people.

The Glasgow charity is desperate for help (Refuweegee)

"Refuweegee gives emergency food parcels and toiletries to any recently arrived person in Glasgow. We guarantee you that all support to the emergency stock fund will go towards buying food and toiletries.

"Any support you could give would mean so much . . . thank you! PS... We’re all fae somewhere."

The emergency food parcels cost £15 per person and contain essentials including: rice, pasta, noodles, cereal, long-life milk, tea/coffee, cereal, biscuits, canned veg and canned fish.

The charity's toiletries bundle costs around £10 and contains shampoo, shower gel, soap, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrush with sanitary products for women too.

You can donate items directly to Refuweegee's HQ in George Street, Glasgow. They are open on Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm.

Online cash donations can also be made which will go towards helping struggling families who've left their homes in search for a better life.

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