Hoops legend ​Frank McGarvey said he can't believe people are starving in Glasgow

A Celtic legend is auctioning off one of his famous jerseys to a charity because he’s so appalled by the plight of people using foodbanks.

Frank McGarvey, who also played for Scotland, wore the top in his last game at Hampden – scoring the winner against Dundee Utd before signing for St Mirren see video below).

The 59 old former Hoops striker said as the club had been founded on charitable principles he felt duty bound to help others in need – specifically those forced to use foodbanks.

Last month’s Scottish Premiership match against Kilmarnock at Parkhead saw Celtic fans, backed by the club, organise a collection of food outside the stadium to mark the 100th anniversary of Brother Walfrid’s death - the club’s founder.

McGarvey, 59,said: "Brother Walfrid founded Celtic for the maintenance of dinner tables for the children and the unemployed.

"He said that in 1887. I can't believe that in 2015 we have to have food banks because people do not have enough to eat.

"I was lucky enough to play for Celtic and the jersey obviously has great sentimental value to me. It was the last time I wore a Celtic jersey before I moved to St Mirren.

"But I thought it would be a good idea to raise some money to help some people in Glasgow, and not just Celtic fans, to get through some tough times.

"I have not yet decided exactly how I will auction the shirt, but I hope it will make a good amount of money to go towards the food banks."