A LOCAL teenager has been celebrated on the internet for the work he’s done with his local foodbank, as it sees an increase in demand with the current cost of living crisis.
Haroon Rauf, 16, from Daisy Hill, who volunteered with the foodbank last weekend has been praised for his efforts after he donated a packed trolley to Bradford Metropolitan Foodbank.
The teenager paid for the trolley ladened with food from his own savings.
Haroon said: “I guess seeing my dad and my sisters involved in voluntary work from an early age has meant this comes as something natural for me to do.
“This is not about pity or feeling sorry for others, but about uplifting individuals and families and supporting them in a way that helps them improve their lives.
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“So, dad and I agreed to go down to help at the session in Morrisons. I was talking to customers, giving out leaflets, and packing and moving food items.
“Young people often get criticised for just creating trouble and hassle for others in society, yet I know that there are so many who are real champions that support the vulnerable in our communities.”
He was keen to help the food bank and support people in his community who were struggling.
Mohammed Rauf, father of Haroon, is proud of his son and his effort to support the food bank.
It was when he posted a picture of Haroon’s hard work and dedication on Twitter, he saw the immense impact it had on others online.
“It got over 6,000 likes.
“People were pleased to see a young boy helping his community and aware of the struggles people are facing right now.
He highlighted how charity played a big part in their family and he and his children always looked for ways to give back to their community.
“We went to do a food shop for bank and Haroon wanted to pay.
“It was 50 pounds, and he used his savings to pay for it, having only just got a bank card.
“I was proud to know that my son has a good heart and he’s using his money for charity.”
Graham Walker, Chair of Bradford Metropolitan Foodbank: “The Metropolitan Foodbank depends on the generosity of the people in the local communities.
“We work hard to enable, vulnerable and at-risk people to be fed and the demand is increasing.
“We are grateful for the people who volunteer and those who donate to us.
“It is great to see young people who come and are willing to give time and resources for the welfare of their communities.”
Haroon hopes to continue working with the foodbank and wants to help his community.
“It has made me appreciate how fortunate many of us are and I’ve decided I will continue to support initiatives wherever I can - hopefully starting with further work with the Foodbank.”
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