A CITY foodbank has announced it will shut for good amid funding struggles.

Managers at cash-strapped Greater Maryhill Foodbank said they were left with "no other choice" but to shut the facility on March 25.

The foodbank on Chapel Street had its funding pulled from Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Government, and was investigated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).

As revealed by the Evening Times, the council's investigation focused on alleged financial irregularities surrounding £2,897 that the foodbank was given for improvements, including a new security system.

Glasgow schools were told not to support the foodbank, and last month the Scottish Government withdrew the last portion of a grant award.

The foodbank was given funding to provide residents with welfare and benefits advice at Maryhill and Possilpark Citizens Advice Bureau.

However, Government sources said the service had not been provided and no cash had been received by the bureau for the third quarter.

In a statement, the facility's Board of Trustees paid tribute to volunteers and staff who had worked at the foodbank over the last three years.

They said due to "prolonged and sustained attacks" they were unable to keep the service going past March 25, and added: "...We have struggled to sustain the service and have only been able to continue over the last few months thanks to the kindness of many Trussel Trust Food banks based outside Glasgow providing Food to ensure the people of the North of the City are fed,

"We as the Board would personally like to thank everyone who has continued to support us in out fight against hunger in Greater Maryhill/North communities of Glasgow."

In a statement on March 7, staff appealed directly for financial contributions and said they were in three months rent arrears.

The Scottish Government said last month the foodbank has "failed to comply" with grant conditions, and £8,000 was being withheld.