Nisa Local, also known as The Brow in Watford, has donated £1,200 to Bhaktivedanta Manor.

The donation, made via Nisa's Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity, will directly support the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) initiative to provide free daily meals to those in need within the community.

The Brow recognises these meals are crucial in ensuring food security for vulnerable individuals and families.

Pruthvi and Manjit Dabhi, owners of Nisa Local, The Brow Watford, said: "We are committed to supporting our local community.

"We understand that there are people in our neighbourhood who are struggling to make ends meet, and we are proud to partner with ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor to help them continue their important work."

Nisa's MADL initiative has donated more than £17 million to local charities and community organisations since its inception.

The funds are raised in Nisa partner stores from sales of all Co-op and Heritage own-label products, with a percentage going into a virtual fund for retailers to donate.

Additional funds can also be raised via in-store collecting tins and clothing banks.

Vaisnava Das, spokesperson for ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor said: "We are incredibly grateful for the generous donation from Nisa Local, The Brow Watford.

"With each free meal costing approximately £1, this donation will allow us to provide over 1,200 meals to those who need them most."

Kate Carroll, head of charity at Nisa, added: "This fantastic donation from The Brow will support some of the most vulnerable people in Watford and enable those families in need to receive free meals."