The band Squeeze is asking concertgoers to bring non-perishable food to their gigs to donate to an anti-poverty charity.

The rock  band are collaborating with the Trussell Trust, asking their gig attendees to bring food bank donations.

An EP is being released digitally and sold as CDs at the tour, and all profits from these sales will be donated to independent food banks in the UK.

“It’s terrible and wrong that so many people have no choice other than the help that food banks provide to feed their family.  That there are so many people who have to choose between food and heating is a disgrace," said Glenn Tilbrook, lead singer of Squeeze.

The EP’s title track is a social commentary on the cost-of-living crisis and the increasing reliance on food banks.

“It’s so sad that in these times people have to lean on local food banks to feed their families,” said co-founder Chris Difford.

He urged concertgoers to support the Trussell Trust by bringing donations.

Emma Revie, CEO of The Trussell Trust, said: “The cost of living crisis is impacting all of us, but for people on the lowest incomes it means they cannot afford the essentials such as heating or food.”​

Squeeze have collaborated with the Trussell Trust in the past, raising tonnes of food and thousands of pounds for the charity.

Ms Revie added: “ We are extremely grateful to Squeeze and all of their fans for kindly donating to the Trussell Trust from their tour, their generosity will help us ensure that food banks across the UK are able to continue delivering vital support this winter.”

The 25-date tour is well underway and Squeeze will be performing at the Brighton Centre on Saturday, November 26.

As well as collection points for food, there will be buckets for cash donations at the Brighton Centre.