Longwater Construction Supplies has donated 440 Easter Eggs to Jenny Lind Children's Hospital.

The Easter gifts were delivered to the hospital, part of Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, on March 20.

The donation made by the building materials supplier included Easter arts and crafts for the young patients.

Jenny Lind Children's Hospital has a tradition of giving out Easter eggs to children during the holiday period.

Norwich Evening News: Customers and the wider community of Longwater Construction Supplies helped to gather hundreds for the children and staff Customers and the wider community of Longwater Construction Supplies helped to gather hundreds for the children and staff (Image: Submitted)

The gesture is extra special this year as the healthcare facility marks its 170th anniversary around the same time.

In February, Longwater Construction Supplies started collecting donations from its customers and suppliers.

 

It began with a small basket in its shop, but after becoming full within days the company challenged the community to help fill its Longwater Special Offer truck.Norwich Evening News: The eggs were delivered on a truck The eggs were delivered on a truck (Image: Submitted)

Longwater Construction Supplies is known for its support of community groups and charities.

These include St Martins Homeless Charity and NICU among others.

N & N Hospitals Charity expressed gratitude for the contribution, acknowledging the included gluten-free and vegan options and Easter crafts.