Rita Ora and Adele join community effort to help Grenfell Tower fire victims

Singers Rita Ora and Adele have joined in a huge community effort to help the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.

Ora, 26, posted a video of herself among black sacks of clothes, water and food donated by the public at one of the help points in west London.

She also posted an image of the tower, and wrote "RIP" on Snapchat.

The singer sifted through black bags full of clothes for the victims. Credit: Instagram / Rita Ora

Earlier, the singer and former X Factor judge said she used to play in the tower block.

"This is my neighbourhood I can't believe this is happening," she wrote on Instagram.

"My prayers are with everybody involved my heart is beating so fast. I used to play in that block, I want to do all I can do to help."

The 26-year-old singer turned up at a help point with a blue rucksack on Wednesday. Credit: Instagram / Rita Ora

Rita Ora posted this photo on Instagram on her way to help the Grenfell Tower victims. Credit: Instagram / Rita Ora

Adele also visited the scene of the fire on Wednesday night.

In pictures on Twitter, the star, who was born in Tottenham, north London, appeared emotional and was dressed in black.

Fourmee wrote on Instagram: "Just spotted Adele and Simon Konecki visiting the Grenfell Tower, she was dressed in an abaya. Respect to both of you."

AdeleUnion wrote: "Adele was going around and hugging everyone she could to comfort them."

Adele during a visit to the area by Grenfell Tower in west London on Wednesday. Credit: @FourMee/PA Wire