A care home in Chester is encouraging people to donate unwanted items.

Care UK's Deewater Grange on Chester Road has partnered with a local food bank to launch a new drop-off point for unwanted items.

This initiative is part of the Harvest Festival celebrations, a time when people reflect and show gratitude for the food they have.

The festival dates back to when people relied on local crops for food and farmers would give thanks for a good harvest.

The food bank drop-off point will be in the care home's reception and will be live from October 1 until October 31.

Donations will be made to the West Cheshire Food Bank.

The food bank has shared five items needed this harvest, including tinned meats, tinned potatoes, instant noodle pots, biscuits and snacks, and pasta sauces.

Residents of the care home will also be visiting the West Cheshire Food Bank for a tour of the warehouse, and to learn about the importance of food banks.

Sally Cooper, the home manager at Deewater Grange, said: "At Deewater Grange, we are always looking for ways to give back and support our community and local charities, which is why we’re delighted to be partnering with West Cheshire Food Bank and launching our first ever food bank drop-off point.

"In these challenging times, we know many people may be struggling, and with Christmas fast approaching, it’s more important than ever to support food banks which provide a vital lifeline for many members of our local community.

"We’d encourage those who have unwanted or unused items to come and visit Deewater Grange and support us to help those in need."

Deewater Grange is a state-of-the-art home which provides full-time residential, dementia and nursing care.

The home has been designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence.