Newcastle United fans and Jamie Reuben have been praised for their partnership as they close in on breaking a fundraising landmark for the NUFC Fans Foodbank. The home clash against Wolves this Friday could see the £100,000 barrier broken thanks to the supporters’ donations.
Just over £48,000 has been collected by volunteers on match-days, and that total has been matched by The Reuben Foundation - meaning the charity is just a few thousand pounds away from collecting a six-figure sum in just six months. Breaking that total could come just a day after the anniversary of the takeover backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, and led by Reuben and Amanda Staveley.
The potential of £100,000 has left volunteers of the foodbank humbled. Bill Corcoran, a well-known figure of the foodbank admits it doesn't quite feel real.
