Bermuda CableVision and local schools collected a dozen full barrels of food as part of the Open Hands, Loving Hearts food drive.

A CableVision spokeswoman said that the drive collected enough non-perishable food items to fill 12 barrels, each weighing between 300 and 400lbs.

The food has already been distributed to the Eliza DoLittle Society Food Bank, which was an early recipient of assistance when the food drive was first launched. The Eliza DoLittle Society Food Bank also works with other local organisations who are running feeding programmes, so the food reaches those most in need.

Rollin Nathan, Bermuda CableVision’s sales manager and key organiser for the food drive, said: “Following on the success of our efforts last year, which included two family-oriented concerts to benefit the food drive, we were delighted to partner once again with Bermuda’s schools over the past several weeks to collect an impressive amount of food to help restock the pantries of local charities and food banks.

“The children have shown that their hearts are in the right place, and it is truly inspiring to see them participate with such generosity and love.”

CableVision CEO Terry Roberson meanwhile thanked those who helped with the campaign, adding: “We are so grateful to the children for participating with such steadfast commitment. They are demonstrating a deep understanding, early in life, of what it means to help your neighbour. We would also like to thank the parents and all the teachers and school officials who have assisted us in so many ways to make the food drive successful.”

The schools who took part in the latest drive include the TN Tatum Middle School, the Gilbert Institute, Francis Patton Primary, CedarBridge Academy, Harrington Sound Primary, Paget Primary, Sandys Secondary, West End Primary, West Pembroke Primary, the Whitney Institute and Mount Saint Agnes.