Former Sheffield United and current Manchester United man Harry Maguire's heartwarming gesture to elderly residents of his Sheffield home district amidst coronavirus pandemic

Former Sheffield United star Harry Maguire returned to Bramall Lane with Manchester United in November. Photo: Darren Staples/Sportimage

Maguire, who graduated from the United academy before going on to play for England, has arranged for the parcels to be made up and delivered by local retailers in Mosborough.

Applications to receive a parcel are now being sought by organisers.

News of Maguire's gesture was shared by Mosborough Community Forum.

Harry Maguire in action for Sheffield United

A statement said: "We have been contacted by local boy Harry Maguire and we have some nice news to share.

"The Manchester United and England footballer has kindly offered to supply a food package of everyday essentials to the elderly (70 and over) in Mosborough district.

"Harry recognises the difficulty for some of our older residents getting out and about currently - plus the amazing friends, family and carers that have been looking after them. Therefore, he wanted to do something to help.

"Harry is arranging for the food parcels to be kindly made up by Herrings Top Shop. These will be then delivered by Fields Fruit and Veg so it's a real community effort!

"As well as the two retailers, we would just like to say thank you to Harry and his family for this act of kindness and helping the elderly in the Mosborough community."

To apply for a package, email 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀𝟭𝟬𝟭@𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗰𝗼𝗺 with the age, name and address of the person (or their carer).

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