A WEST Dunbartonshire foodbank has been left "completely wrecked" after stormy weather caused their ceiling tiles to cave in.
Bosses at Food for Thought, based in the Artizan Centre, have been left picking up the pieces of their once intact ceiling after Friday's heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
As the rain poured from the sky amid a yellow weather warning, staff, alongside the help of customers, were able to move items in the store, including clothing rails.
The substantial damage has resulted in the foodbank being forced to close while they assess their repair options.
Meanwhile, customers and residents have been thanked for their patience during this time.
A spokesperson for the charity said: "Our charity shop will remain closed until repairs are completed and the water damage to our carpets is fully assessed. We know this is a big disruption for our customers and donators from the community, and we appreciate everyone's understanding as we work through this.
"We are grateful to the charity shop customers who were in the shop when the heavy rain began. Your quick actions in helping us to moving clothes rails to the back of the building helped prevent further damage as the ceiling tiles started to fall. Thank you for your swift teamwork and care for our community.
"We will be assessing all damage and liaising with our landlord WDC on Monday morning to understand what repairs are needed and how they will impact our day-to-day services.
"We know how important our help is from week to week and during these six weeks of summer holidays for families facing food insecurity. We will post a further update as soon as a decision is made about whether we can continue operating or if temporary adjustments are required."
The news comes after we reported earlier in the month that the charity has had its funding "slashed" by West Dunbartonshire Council.
Bosses said as a result, they are having to drastically reduce their services to stay afloat, and they will now solely focus on families and pensioners.
Meanwhile, the local authority say their previous funding was agreed as part of a three-year package which finished in March 2026, and that the new allocation is a "proportionate" share of funds.
