THE work of the Morton in the Community charity has been praised at the Scottish Parliament during a debate to mark Challenge Poverty Week.

Labour MSP Paul O’Kane led a members’ debate in the chamber at Holyrood to raise awareness of the Poverty Alliance’s annual initiative to highlight the work of hundreds of charities, NGOs, local authorities, faith groups, businesses and other organisations that tackle poverty.

Speaking in the debate, Mr O’Kane said: “I take this opportunity to highlight the many community groups in my region that run food banks, food pantries and food security projects.

“It is not only about the provision of food but about taking a holistic view of how to support people who most need it.

“I point to the work of Morton in the Community, the charitable arm of Greenock Morton FC, and which hosts collections for Inverclyde food bank and offers a range of services at the club to support people.”