In the build-up to Saturday’s game, against St Mirren, Hibs fans will be able to see at first-hand some of the fantastic work the Hibernian Community Foundation (HCF) does in the local community.
When Hibernian Football Club was formed in 1875, the funds raised from games were used to support the local community through clothes, food and shelter.
This work is continued by HCF today, keeping values alive that were born almost 150 years ago.
Since then, HCF has worked to support the Leith and Edinburgh area through community outreach and grassroots football programmes.
Last year alone, the Community Foundation provided over 13,000 community meals and held over 3,000 outreach sessions, touching lives across all ages and backgrounds.
From football academies to social clubs, fitness classes, and community meals, the Foundation fosters a sense of belonging and well-being for all.
On Saturday, there’s a number of ways supporters can back the Hibernian Community Foundation:
HCF will be collecting winter coats and jackets at the entrance to the Community Hub, next to the club shop on Albion Place.
These will be donated to those in the community who need the extra warmth as we approach the colder months.
The community choir will be performing a range of their hits outside of the West Stand from 2-2.45pm.
Fans can also round their purchase up by £1 at the Hibs club shop if you are in the store purchasing from the most recent range.
Supporters can also donate to HCF when purchasing a match ticket for Saturday’s game.
Also look out for our servers around Easter Road to pick up some free soup!
As always is the case on home matchdays the Happy Hibee draw will take place, with vendors across the stands in Easter Road.
Fans can buy a ticket to support the foundation and have a chance to win the jackpot.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
