THE Milford Haven family of schools have donated £434 to a local food bank charity.

Milford Haven Secondary School pupil Caitlyn Arran recently handed over a cheque to Tracy Olin of Pembrokeshire Action To Combat Hardship (PATCH).

The money was raised by local schools, who took part in a Welsh language concert last term.

Since June 2008 PATCH has been giving free food parcels, clothing and household items to those in a financial crisis in Pembrokeshire.

They work with referral agencies to help those that are experiencing hardship through a delay in benefits, fire, theft and escaping emergency situations.

To find out more, visit patchcharity.org.uk.