Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford delivered groceries to older people across the city when he jumped on the Food Train.

The train is a charity organisation aiming to help folk who are not physically able to keep up with the weekly shopping – they will also assist with opening cans, jars and bottles when required.

MSP Crawford said: “This is a fantastic organisation that started down in Dumfries and has branched out to several points across Scotland – including here in Stirling.

“It was a great experience for me to be able to meet with volunteers and organisers last week and hear their uplifting stories about why they got involved and the service that provide to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

“The Food Train is much more than just a grocery delivery service.

“For many older people living at home on their own, it forms a part of their weekly social interaction.

“Those who volunteer their involvement carefully take time to assess the challenges that some older people have once they get their groceries home – and do what they can to make life that little bit easier.

“The service also ensures that well deserved respite for at-home carers is not taken up by grocery shopping for their loved one and volunteers will continue to provide assistance to those in that situation.

“I’m grateful to Fran and Alan from the Stirling Food Train for taking me out to see for myself what a remarkable impact this service has on older people in the Stirling area.”