Liverpool foodbank charity robbed outside Anfield in 'deplorable act' caught on CCTV

Callum Vurley
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:32:05 +0000

A charity collection bucket was stolen outside Anfield on Tuesday evening, sparking fury among supporters ahead of Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain.

Fans Supporting Foodbanks, the organisation responsible for the collection, announced the theft on X, prompting widespread condemnation from the football community.

The incident has been branded "deplorable" by outraged supporters, who expressed disbelief that someone would target donations intended for vulnerable people.

The charity, which represents a remarkable collaboration between rival Liverpool and Everton fan groups, has been gathering food and essential supplies at Merseyside football grounds for more than a decade.

Fans Supporting Foodbanks brings together the Spirit of Shankly and The Blue Union, supporters' organisations from both Merseyside clubs, in a united effort to combat food poverty across the city.

The initiative operates collection points at Anfield and Hill Dickinson Stadium, channelling supplies to eight food pantries throughout Liverpool.

Local residents can register with these pantries, paying a modest weekly contribution in exchange for food and household necessities.

The scheme provides sustenance to approximately 2,500 individuals every week, demonstrating the remarkable impact of football supporters working together for their community.

Having collected donations at matches since 2015, the organisation achieved registered charity status last year.

The charity took to X to express their dismay, stating: "After over 10 years of foodbank collections at Anfield, Goodison Park and the HDS some chancer took the opportunity to steal our collection bucket this evening.

"Shame on you, I hope your need is greater than the people we feed and the CCTV images are as clear as can be."

Supporters swiftly rallied behind the organisation online.

"Deplorable to steal from charity. Lower than low," wrote one user.

Another responded: "Absolute disgrace whoever done this."

Fan channel Redmen TV simply posted: "Disgusting this."

After over 10 years of foodbank collections at Anfield, Goodison Park and the HDS some chancer took the opportunity to steal our collection bucket this evening.

Shame on you, I hope your need is greater than the people we feed & thee CCTV images are as clear as can be #LFC #EFC pic.twitter.com/G9dCr98NS5
— FANS SUPPORTING FOODBANKS #RightToFood (@SFoodbanks) April 14, 2026

Several supporters called for a fresh donation drive to compensate for the stolen funds.

The organisation traces its origins to humble beginnings outside the Winslow pub near Goodison Park, where founders collected food in a wheelie bin.

Elected Chair Dave Kelly reflected on the journey: "When Robbie, Ian and I first stood outside the Winslow pub opposite Goodison Park with a wheelie bin to collect food, we never thought that ten years later we'd still be doing what we do."

He emphasised the charity's grassroots ethos, adding: "Although we are now a registered charity, with a board of trustees and on a formal footing, we remain a grassroots organisation embedded in our football fan communities, trying to do our bit to help our neighbours."