Tesco food donation bags to help support Elgin communities
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TESCO in Elgin is set to support the local community by providing aid to food banks.
The Tesco Extra store will be offering pre-filled donation bags available for customers to buy and donate to charities FareShare and the Trussell Trust up until Sunday, September 3.
Both FareShare and the Trussell Trust are working to end UK hunger by providing support to the country's most vulnerable.
The bags will contain items that are most needed by local food banks and charities.
Polly Hoffman, head of retail at FareShare, said: "The need for FareShare food has been rising rapidly as a result of the cost-of-living crisis and will continue to do so throughout the summer holidays when more families rely on these vital local services to feed themselves and loved ones.
“At a time when millions of people are going hungry, the donations we receive from generous Tesco customers are absolutely vital for the charities and community groups we provide food to.”
There will also be an option for customers to round up their bill at the checkout which is an easy way to offer financial support to those struggling.
This option has begun at Elgin tills and will run until August 6, and then from August 28 until September 3.
Emma Revie, CEO at the Trussell Trust, added: “The generosity of Tesco and its customers plays a vital role in ensuring that food banks can continue to support people who cannot afford essentials.
“While donations have increased by 18 per cent, our network distributed 37 per cent more emergency food parcels than in 2021-2022.”
Tesco is making it easier to provide aid to the people of Elgin and giving support to the charities that are making a difference.
Claire de Silva, Tesco's head of community, said: “We wanted to make donating as easy as possible for customers and support their community.
“The donation bags will be available throughout the summer holidays, so it allows a real focus on families and children who need support.”
