by Benson Agoha
Tesco and partners collected nearly 3 million meals from generous shoppers as donation for people in need last month.
In a statement made available to Woolwich Online, Tesco said the generous customers donated 2.8 million meals during the eighth Neighbourhood Food Collection, which took place in all stores from 30 June – 2 July 2016. The meals are used to feed people in need through charities Fareshare and Trussell Trust.
The food collection, now in its fifth year, gives Tesco customers the opportunity to donate vital store cupboard staple foods to food redistribution charity FareShare and foodbank charity The Trussell Trust.
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In a statement made available to Woolwich Online, Tesco said the generous customers donated 2.8 million meals during the eighth Neighbourhood Food Collection, which took place in all stores from 30 June – 2 July 2016. The meals are used to feed people in need through charities Fareshare and Trussell Trust.
The food collection, now in its fifth year, gives Tesco customers the opportunity to donate vital store cupboard staple foods to food redistribution charity FareShare and foodbank charity The Trussell Trust.
The latest collection brought the total number of meals collected to more than 36 million since the Neighbourhood Food Collection began in 2012, Tesco said.
Tesco normally tops up the donations made by 20% to enable the charities to expand their networks and reach even more people in need.
Caroline Silke, Head of Community at Tesco, said: “We are truly appreciative of the continued generosity our customers have shown for the Neighbourhood Food Collection in their communities. We believe that no one should go hungry and the food donated will play a vital role in helping feed many people in need. We want to thank our colleagues and all the fantastic volunteers whose support and dedication made the collection possible.”
Lindsay Boswell, CEO of FareShare, said: “This summer’s Neighbourhood Food Collection clearly captured the hearts of generous public shoppers and it has also helped to raise awareness of the hunger affecting millions of vulnerable people across the UK. The 2.8 million meals donated by the public means that FareShare can provide much-valued store cupboard essentials to nearly 2,500 charities and community groups, helping them to feed even more people in need, this summer and beyond”.
David McAuley, Trussell Trust Chief Executive, said: “We want to say a massive thank you to everyone who participated in this summer’s Neighbourhood Food Collection. Unavoidable circumstances such as illness, redundancy or an unexpected bill can all leave people facing hunger and needing help from a foodbank. In communities up and down the country parents are skipping meals to feed their children, which is why the incredible generosity shown by Tesco customers, store staff and volunteers is so valuable; it enables Trussell Trust foodbanks across the UK to be there to provide emergency food and support when anyone is hit by crisis”.
For more information about the Neighbourhood Food Collection, please visit:
Tesco normally tops up the donations made by 20% to enable the charities to expand their networks and reach even more people in need.
Caroline Silke, Head of Community at Tesco, said: “We are truly appreciative of the continued generosity our customers have shown for the Neighbourhood Food Collection in their communities. We believe that no one should go hungry and the food donated will play a vital role in helping feed many people in need. We want to thank our colleagues and all the fantastic volunteers whose support and dedication made the collection possible.”
Lindsay Boswell, CEO of FareShare, said: “This summer’s Neighbourhood Food Collection clearly captured the hearts of generous public shoppers and it has also helped to raise awareness of the hunger affecting millions of vulnerable people across the UK. The 2.8 million meals donated by the public means that FareShare can provide much-valued store cupboard essentials to nearly 2,500 charities and community groups, helping them to feed even more people in need, this summer and beyond”.
David McAuley, Trussell Trust Chief Executive, said: “We want to say a massive thank you to everyone who participated in this summer’s Neighbourhood Food Collection. Unavoidable circumstances such as illness, redundancy or an unexpected bill can all leave people facing hunger and needing help from a foodbank. In communities up and down the country parents are skipping meals to feed their children, which is why the incredible generosity shown by Tesco customers, store staff and volunteers is so valuable; it enables Trussell Trust foodbanks across the UK to be there to provide emergency food and support when anyone is hit by crisis”.
For more information about the Neighbourhood Food Collection, please visit:
www.tesco.com.
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