Members of the Indian community in Barrow came together to host a meal at Abbey Road Baptiste Church for those in need in the area and raise money for a local charity.

A number of Indian families cooked a variety of dishes and offered them to members of the community who are struggling to afford food.

They only requested those in attendance pay what they felt they could and all the money raised went to support Barrow Foodbank.

Ann Mills, Project Manager at Barrow Foodbank, said: “It was such a lovely event.

“We virtually had a full house and raised £1,200.

“Everyone at the Foodbank is thrilled with the amount of money that was raised.

“The members of the Indian community were extremely generous and wouldn’t let us pay for anything.

“They said they wanted to host the event to become more involved in the local community.

“It was great to see everyone coming together on the night.”

The event was also attended by community leaders including Barrow Mayor Bill McEwan and Chris Altree, the Labour Candidate.

Mr Altree said: “It was a fantastic event.

“Barrow community really came together to help those less fortunate.

“Members of the local Indian community gave their own time to cook a lovely meal for everyone.

“They only asked that people paid what they felt they could and that money went to support the Foodbank.

“This is important because the Foodbank needs funding as well as food donations to operate.

“It was just great to see everyone in the community come together.”

Mr McEwan said: “It really was a fantastic day.

“I was honoured to be invited to the curry night held by members of the Indian community in Barrow.

“When we arrived the whole place was packed.

“There was lots of food and the Indian people were dressed in their saris and it all looked beautiful.

“I was blown away by the whole event.

“Plus the fact that all the money raised will go to the Foodbank is fantastic.

“Myself and the mayoress had a brilliant day.

“It is always great to see the whole town come together to support the Fooddbank.”