TWO Stourbridge schoolgirls have been keeping busy during lockdown by raising money and awareness for Black Country Foodbank.

Isla Pearson, of Norton, and Molly Cambridge, of Hagley, who are both in year three at Gig Mill Primary School, have been collecting food and toiletries, as well as campaigning for funding.

Isla and Molly both took part in the national charity 2.6 Challenge and made appeal videos on social media channels which will also count towards their Brownies ‘charities’ badges.

Isla, aged eight, who attends 3rd Norton Brownies, collected 16 bags of food from generous friends, family and neighbours.

Molly, aged seven, who attends 2nd Hagley Brownies, did 26 activities in a day on April 26, including 2.6 miles of running, 2.6 of cycling and 2.6 miles of walking over Wychbury Hill. She also collected 14 bags of food donations and raised £810 on her JustGiving page www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Molly-Cambridge which remains open.

Both girls wanted to support Black Country Foodbank which helps individuals and families in crisis by providing three days’ emergency food supplies while a long-term solution is developed.

Isla said: "I loved collecting for the Foodbank. I’d like to thank the Foodbank for all their hard work and all the kind and friendly people who donated. We had so much food."

Molly added: "All our friends, family and neighbours were really generous. I loved doing my challenge but I was a bit tired afterwards. My legs ached the next day too. It was a really exciting challenge and I love to support Black Country Foodbank."

The charity relies on donations and is unable to provide food and toiletry parcels without support. People are asked to continue donating during the coronavirus outbreak to help maintain stock levels.

Food donations are accepted on an ongoing basis at locations across the borough, including H Porter & Sons at 60 South Road, Stourbridge.