Manchester City have delivered a Christmas present to every fostered child across the city and donated 500 three-course meals to local families.
The initiative, which also saw every primary school pupil in east Manchester receive a gift from the club, was in recognition of the challenges facing the region this winter.
Research suggested that one in three children in the city will not having a Christmas present to open this year after the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Manchester City have delivered a Christmas present to every fostered child across the city
Sergio Aguero attended schools to spread cheer, with City’s community work delivering 5,500 gifts over the festive period.