Clubs at Christmas: West Ham supporting local community 24 Dec 2020 Now Playing Money raised from donations made by supporters and club staff to assist around 8,000 children in east London Related Articles The generosity of West Ham United fans and the club will ensure that an estimated 8,000 local children in Newham do not go hungry over the festive period. Throughout November and December, supporters have helped raise funds for vital local projects such as the Newham Foodbank in east London. Inspired by the action of their fans, West Ham's staff, board and players have boosted the donation to the foodbank to £30,000 through Irons Supporting Foodbanks, including the finance of a delivery van.