A community soup kitchen that was at risk of being cut off by Glasgow's low emission zone (LEZ) has thanked Daily Record readers for helping to raise enough cash for a new eco-friendly van.
All2gethernow was told it could not be exempted from the new clean air zone that comes into effect next month for its weekly hand-outs in the city centre. Faced with being unable to help those in need, it launched a crowdfunder with a modest goal of £3,500 to buy a newer van that meets the regulations.
With the help of around 100 people, including two anonymous donors who made four-figure contributions, the volunteer effort has raised £12,000. The sum was enough for a newer, bigger Renault van with a roof rack that the soup kitchen will help it deliver even more aid to those in need.
