HUNDREDS of food items and donations of £200 have been handed over to the Black Country Foodbank after live music fans enjoyed the return of a much-loved music festival.

Representatives from the Foodbank branch at Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Church in New Road, Stourbridge, have thanked Eddy Morton and Trina Keane, owners at Katie Fitzgerald’s for the contributions collected during the Enville Street venue's 18th Katiesfest on Sunday (May 22).

Big-hearted Eddy and Trina had already raised hundreds of pounds for the foodbank and are also providing confidential monetary support for two families in crisis, who have been hit by rocketing fuel bills.

Katiesfest-goers were asked to donate if they can afford it, and bring non-perishable food to help families in need.

Eddy thanked all those who donated and said: "We asked for support and weren’t disappointed It was very touching to see people care.

"We cannot sit back and do nothing in the face of massive local need.

”We welcomed a packed audience and it was special, not only to be back in person after having to move temporarily online, but also to make a difference to families using the foodbank.”

Black Country Foodbank helps vulnerable individuals and families in crisis by providing three days of emergency food supplies while a longer-term solution is developed.