A BIG-HEARTED businessman has donated a vanload of supplies to Inverclyde Foodbank during the coronavirus emergency.

Ami Singh, who runs Costcutter in Captain Street, saw an appeal in the Tele from the charity saying they were struggling.

Ami and his brother Bal rallied round, buying up everything from diluting juice and soup to handwash and toilet rolls to help people in need.

Ami owns Costcutter and the Gate of India takeaway next door.

He said: "We bought stock and filled four pallets mixed with what people need - diluting juice, hand sanitiser, noodles, multi-packs of crisps, biscuits, anything people need.

"We just wanted to help out.

"We saw the article in the Telegraph but I also personally know someone who uses the foodbank and he told me they were finding it hard to get donations."

Ami said he was keen to give something back to the community in these difficult times.

He said: "We have two successful businesses and in these times of need we have to give back.

"People have supported us and now we want to support people who need it most."

Lesley Jackson, Inverclyde Foodbank manager, said: "It's fantastic that people are reaching out to the community to find out what they can do to help each other.

"So many people have been offering help in so many different ways, be it volunteering, donations of cash and stock.

"Everything is appreciated and very much needed.

"We have real heart in this community, it's great to see."

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PIC CAP: in the wide shot with all 5 outside the shop with the pallets are (from L to R) Charlie Singh, Cameron Hyslop, Ami Singh and Bobby McMillian