Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is supplying food packages and essentials to pensioners in his native Sheffield.
England star Maguire wanted to do something to help elderly residents - unable to go out because of the coronavirus pandemic - in the village of Mosborough, where he grew up.
The 27-year-old has arranged for the packages to be distributed to those aged 70 and over and has chosen two local businesses to deliver them to those in need, to further help the local community.
Maguire's act is the latest act of generosity from the defender, who played a key role in the forming of #PlayersTogether, the movement which will see players donate large chunks of their salaries to the NHS to help the fight against the Covid-19 outbreak.
A message posted on the Mosborough Community Forum Facebook page read: “We have been contacted by local boy Harry Maguire and we have some nice news to share.
“The Manchester United and England footballer has kindly offered to supply a food package of everyday essentials to the elderly (70 and over) in Mosborough district.
“Harry recognises the difficulty for some of our older residents getting out and about currently - plus the amazing friends, family and carers that have been looking after them.
“Therefore, he wanted to do something to help. Harry is arranging for the food parcels to be kindly made up by Herrings Top Shop. These will be then delivered by Fields Fruit and Veg so it’s a real community effort.
“It will be one package per household and the deadline to get the information over to us will be Wednesday, 15 April.
"Herrings Top Shop and Fields Fruit and Veg will then aim to get them delivered to everyone as soon as possible.
“As well as the two retailers, we would just like to say thank you to Harry and his family for this act of kindness and helping the elderly in the Mosborough community.”
