CableVision staff has donated $1,000 worth of non-perishable food to needy families for Christmas.

Employees at the company gave the items to the Hands of Love community service organisation, which delivers groceries and clothing to people in need.

Rollin Nathan, CableVision's sales manager, said: "We hope that our food donation will put a smile on the faces of those families in need and offer them a more enjoyable holiday."

Fern Wade, administrator of Hands of Love, who was given a CableVision community service award in 2005, said: "Many people overlook the growing number of needy families on this beautiful Island, but the reality is that a large number of families are struggling. We are fortunate to have the assistance of CableVision for a third consecutive year and their donations have provided meals for over 300 families."

Food and clothing donations for Hands of Love can be made at the organisation's Camp Hill Mission located in Warwick on Camp Hill Road at the Railway Trail.