'It is sad that we need to rely on food banks in this day and age but people depend on them.'
Glasgow Union members and Labour councillors are set to go head-to-head in a charity football match to raise money for food banks.
And the draw will see union members face off against city councillors, including Labour's council leader George Redmond.The game will kick off at 2pm this Saturday, May 6 at the Palace of Arts in Bellahouston Park with players hoping to raise donations for Fans Supporting Food banks and GMB branch 40 sponsoring the event.
“Trade unions have fought for workers rights for years and on Saturday we will be looking for donations for the Fans Supporting Food banks initiative. “Anyone can come along and support their local communities. It is sad that we need to rely on food banks in this day and age but people depend on them.
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