BANK staff in Huddersfield are spending today volunteering for good causes.

Employees from the Westgate branch of Lloyds TSB are at Sainsbury’s in Salendine Nook to collect items for the Welcome Centre food bank, based at the Methodist Mission on Lord Street, Huddersfield.

A collection point will be set up at the bank’s Westgate office next Friday to encourage people to donate more items to the Welcome Centre.

The effort is being led by branch manager Vicky Murphy, personal banking adviser Louise Dalton and cashier Joanne Smith. The initiative is part of Give & Gain Day – the UK’s day of employee volunteering, which is sponsored by the group.

Paul Turner, the bank’s community director, said: “One of the best ways businesses can support local communities is by encouraging employees, customers and suppliers to use skills and time through volunteering.”