Carlton Town Football Club has received praise for a record-breaking community food drive held during their match against Loughborough Students on 28 March 2026. Supporters attending the game at the Bill Stokeld Stadium in Gedling contributed 215.8kg of food donations, an effort that organisers have described as staggering.
The collection was held as part of the annual Non League Day, an event designed to encourage fans to support their local clubs during international football breaks. Former Nottinghamshire County Councillor Nicki Brookes contacted the club on 2 April 2026 to express her gratitude to those who donated. The items collected will be distributed to families in need through the Carlton Community Hub, which is operated by the charity Hope Nottingham.
The match also saw a major milestone for the club, known as The Millers, as 486 spectators attended the game. This figure marks the highest league attendance ever recorded at the Bill Stokeld Stadium. The club currently competes in the Northern Premier League East Division.
Club Chairman Mick Garton noted that the recent collection continues a long-standing history of community support. In recent years, the club has raised thousands of pounds for various causes, including humanitarian aid for Ukraine, the Rainbow Hospice, and the charity Forever Stars. Carlton Town FC plans to maintain this momentum with further charitable activities throughout May 2026, including a dedicated Football For Hope day for Ukraine on 3 May.
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