An organisation set up to help veterans and their families is asking people to dig deep and support its food bank and its furniture project.

JFA, run by unpaid volunteers, relies on donations from businesses and people of the Mansfield area in assisting families and individuals in need of food support.

Any donations are greatly received and can be dropped off at either the JFA Market Stall on Tuesdays or direct at the Charity Complex (Old Post Office Sorting Office) White Hart Street, Mansfield.

The charity also runs a furniture project, and takes any serviceable furniture and clothing donations, which can be dropped off, or larger items, that it can collect.

But JFA is in desperate need of white goods, such as fridges and electric cookers (not gas-fired appliances).

Dave Minshull, one of JFA’s organisers, said: “We are grateful for the support that we have received from people in the Mansfield and surrounding areas.

“But we help a lot of people who have very little. They need appliances in their homes, such as fridges and cookers. These can be expensive and so we are asking that if anyone has items like this that they can donate, can they please think about donating them to the JFA.”

People who can help should call 01623 622274. For more information about JFA, visit www.jointforcesalliance.org.uk