The JR Group, working alongside TSL, Capstone and Link Group – who are currently delivering a new affordable homes development comprising 82 new homes at Upper Achintore in Fort William –  has donated a vital boost of food and supplies to the Lochaber Food Bank ahead of the busy festive season.

The supplies will help the food bank meet demand over December. The charity aims to give at least three days food to local families and individuals in crisis.

Gary McGregor, Managing Director of The JR Group said: “It is great we have been able to give a bumper donation to the foodbank in Fort William in time for Christmas, hopefully this will help many families in the area who need a little bit of an extra helping hand this festive season.

“As part of our community benefits programme working alongside our partners, we aim to leave a positive impact in the local area and our donation to the foodbank is the latest in a number of community donations over the last year. Other donations have included contributions to Marie Curie Cancer Care, the Ben Nevis Trust, Lochaber High School to purchase shinty sticks for the school team and the High School Fair at Lochaber High School to promote working in construction.

The construction is now well underway in delivering the project for Link Group across Scotland. It is currently taking forward the first phase of the masterplan approved by the Highland Council on behalf of the Link Group, delivering 82 two- and three- bedroom terraced homes, cottage flats and two wheelchair accessible bungalows.