EFL players and staff are among those who have helped to deliver everyday essentials to families facing food poverty or those unable to leave their homes.
Speaking about making the one millionth food parcel delivery, footballer Ryan Yates said: “It’s been a tough year for all of us, especially being separated from loved ones, but made harder for people struggling to put food on their table.
“At Nottingham Forest, we’ve been doing so much to help those in need – players and staff have been rolling up their sleeves and doing their bit in any way they can. It’s an inspiration to meet everyone today and deliver the one millionth food parcel on behalf of all of the clubs in the EFL.”
Within the last year one million food parcels, sandwiches and hot meals have been delivered as well as over 179,000 items of PPE. The EFL has provided over 600 job opportunities for young unemployed people through the Kickstart programme.
EFL chair Rick Parry, added: “I congratulate each and every one of them for the resilience and determination they have demonstrated by continuing to deliver vital community work – this has provided a lifeline for so many during the challenges of the last 12 months.”