Members of Egremont Crab Fair and World Gurning Championships committee handed over £1,500 to the Egremont Foodbank Centre.

A spokesman said: “These are worrying times for us all and we are sure this will be a big help to this wonderful facility.

“This is not about recognition but we do hope that by sharing with our supporters more people will follow suit and donate much needed items to North Lakes Foodbank in these extraordinary times.”

North Lakes Foodbank, based at The Hub, The Meeting Place, Egremont, took to Facebook to thank the community for the donation.

They thanked everyone involved and said: “Once again at Egremont the local people and businesses have been very generous with their time, money and food.”

Last week the committee announced that this year’s crab fair and gurning event will not be going ahead.