Jordan Henderson and the entire Liverpool squad <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn a similar vein, Robertson will also be making a donation to the North Liverpool Foodbank following a pledge from Reds skipper Jordan Henderson. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roughly 25 per cent of donations to the foodbank come from matchday collections, but with all football suspended until at least April 30 there no matchdays coming up \u2013 and that means no collections <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Liverpool first-team squad have stepped in to help out, however, by making a joint pledge with LFC Foundation to donate \u00a310,000 for every remaining home game the Reds are due to play this season, with four matches resulting in a total \u00a340,000 donation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liverpool as a club are also making a cash donation to North Liverpool Foodbank, while excess food at Anfield and the Melwood training ground will be donated, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marcus Rashford <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nManchester United forward Rashford has partnered with FareShare, a charity which fights hunger by redistributing surplus food to frontline charities across the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He wanted to ensure no child would miss out on a meal following the official closure of schools last Friday, especially as many children eat just one hot meal a day \u2013 the one provided to them at school <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rashford wrote on Twitter: \u201cI wanted to understand the scale of the problem and how we can reach vulnerable children. It\u2019s not just schools. It\u2019s community centres, breakfast clubs, etc that provide the only meal many kids get each day. No child should have to worry where their next meal is coming from.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Toby Alderweireld <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTottenham defender Alderweireld has pledged to donate tablets to hospitals and nursing homes to help sick people stay in touch with family and friends during the pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With social distancing measures in place people have had to restrict their interactions with friends and family, especially elderly people who are one of the most at-risk groups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI hope everyone is following the government measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus,\u201d said Alderweireld in a social media video. \u201cThe virus creates many needs, especially the lack of personal contact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe people who are sick can\u2019t see their friends and family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy plan is to buy dozens of tablets to give to the hospitals and nursing homes so people can video chat with their loved ones and friends to get through this tough period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m trying to get those tablets to the places where they can help.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jota <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nVilla\u2019s Spanish midfielder has helped out in the fight against coronavirus in his homeland by donating 3,500 pairs of sterile gloves for police and medical personnel to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to reports in Spain, he has also ensuring that food is distributed to families and hospital workers in the city of Vigo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jota was born nearby in the Galician town of A Pobra do Carami\u00f1al and progressed through Celta de Vigo\u2019s youth academy to their first-team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spain is currently on lockdown and the country closed its borders last Monday to slow the spread of the virus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Entire Burnley squad <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLike Liverpool, the Burnley squad have stepped in to help out a local foodbank that was likely to struggle during the pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A collective donation has been made by the Clarets players, with the club themselves then matching the donation to a foodbank located in the Burnley Community Kitchen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ben Mee, the Burnley captain, said: \u201cWe know there are going to be difficult times for people and their families with regards work and income. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe club is behind people in the community, as the players are. The boys wanted to do their bit to help out. And if there is a need for other things we will look at that, as well.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The foodbank was expected to struggle throughout the pandemic as matchday collections at Turf Moor will no longer take place with all football suspended. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paul Pogba <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPogba, the Manchester United midfielder, set up a fundraising page on his 27th birthday to raise money to help the fight against coronavirus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He pledged to support UNICEF to help children affected by COVID-19 and said he would double the fund if the \u00a327,000 goal is reached. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s my birthday and I\u2019m always grateful that me, my family and friends are healthy,\u201d wrote Pogba on social media. \u201cNonetheless, not everybody is in good health right now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Coronavirus pandemic is affecting the health and lives of many, including children. The impact of a large-scale outbreak, especially on poor and vulnerable children, can be immense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUnicef is helping prevent the spread of #Coronavirus by supplying vital medical supplies, consulting with communities and implementing prevention campaigns. It is a priority to stop the spread of this new virus, and the misinformation that\u2019s spreading alongside it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAt times like this we need to come together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith your help, I am hoping today to raise \u00a327,000 to help fight this war and I will double the amount if we reach the goal.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The money raised will go towards providing disposable gloves, surgical masks and vented goggles for medical staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kasper Schmeichel<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nFoxes goalkeeper Schmeichel made a \u00a320,000 donation to Age UK as the charity launched the Covid Care initiative in Leicester. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The campaign sees elderly people, among the most vulnerable in society, brought care packages and contacted by phone and with home visits with over-70s encouraged to self-isolate amid the pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNow more than ever charities like Age UK need our help,\u201d said Schmeichel. \u201cLet\u2019s do all we can to protect our elderly.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The charity added: \u201cWe\u2019ve just taken a call from the amazing Kasper Schmeichel who is donating a hugely generous \u00a320,000 to Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland to support our local response to the coronavirus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cKasper\u2019s donation will bring care packages, phone calls and home visits to older people during this challenging time. What a kind, caring and community minded soul! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThank you Kasper from the older people of Leicestershire & Rutland.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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