City provided complimentary mince pies to the Blue Army as yet another mark of gratitude for their fantastic support over 2016 but, with thousands remaining at the end of play, the Club arranged for them to be taken to local care homes and children’s facilities across the region.
With many given away to residents in Leicester this Christmas, others were also donated to members of the African Caribbean community and facilities caring for the most vulnerable members of society.
Ruth Peake, Local Area Coordinator for Braunstone Town & Thorpe Astley, said: “Christmas is the time when lonely and isolated people feel it the most. After the Boxing Day match, it was a joy to deliver the left-over mince pies from Leicester City to residents of Braunstone town.
“Many are unemployed, living on low incomes, lonely or isolated or living in other challenging circumstances.
“I was also aware that some food banks and community services were closed over this Christmas period so I made sure I dropped off some mince pies to the local churches and community groups that will be there for community members over the festive period.
“We all really appreciate Leicester City’s donation for the residents in the neighbourhood where I work.”