Support our community this winter by donation at your local Tesco store

Support our community this winter by donating to Stratford-upon-Avon Foodbank at your local Tesco store 

From Thursday 28 November to Saturday 30 November, customers at Tesco, Birmingham Road will be encouraged to pick up an extra item or two as part of their weekly shop to drop into a special donation trolley on the way out of the store.

As foodbanks continue to support record levels of people facing hunger and hardship this winter, Stratford-upon-Avon Foodbank is urging shoppers to donate to this year’s Tesco Winter Food Collection.

Foodbanks are a last resort for people who’ve been left isolated, facing hunger, and without enough money to live on. But with so many people unable to afford the essentials right now, foodbank staff and volunteers continue to work harder than ever to ensure people get the support they need.

Last year, more than 3.1 million emergency food parcels were distributed by foodbanks in Trussell’s community. That’s a 94% increase over the past five years.

Anyone who makes a donation at the Tesco Winter Collection, will be helping ensure that Stratford-upon-Avon Foodbank can continue to provide warm, compassionate, practical support and advice this winter. 

Customers being asked to donate seasonal items for inclusion in our Christmas hampers along with essential items of long-life food such as tinned ham, tinned potatoes, tinned vegetables and tinned fruit.

Kate Morris, manager of Stratford-upon-Avon Foodbank, is urging local people in Stratford-upon-Avon to give generously to the Winter Food Collection during their supermarket shop.

Kate Morris, said: “We know that the cost of living crisis has put increased pressure on people living in our area. We always see a rise in need during the winter months, therefore the donations we receive through the Tesco Collection will be critical in helping us continue to provide emergency food parcels to everyone who is facing hunger over this winter.

Thanks to Tesco and the generosity of its customers, we hope to continue to offer vital support to families and children over the coming months, which we know will be particularly tough for many people in the local area.”

The foodbank says at the heart of its work is creating space to offer a cup of tea and a chat alongside providing practical support. As the need for support increases, finding the physical space and time to do this is becoming harder and harder.

Emma Revie, Chief Executive of the Trussell Trust, said:

“Foodbanks are a last resort for people who’ve been left facing hunger and hardship. They’re a lifeline, offering a warm welcome and space to be heard.

“But with so many people unable to afford the essentials right now, foodbanks continue to provide record levels of emergency food. This cannot go on and we refuse to stand by while so many of us are pushed to the brink, left without enough money to live on.

“I know times are tough for everyone at the moment but, I encourage everyone who can to support their local foodbank as the donations generated through the Tesco Winter Collection will ensure they can continue helping everyone in your local community who is facing hunger and hardship. Thank you for your generosity – together we can end hunger for good.”  

In addition to being able to donate much-needed items in store, customers will also have the opportunity to provide financial support to Trussell and its community of foodbanks by donating their Clubcard points, rounding up their shop at the till or making a donation online.

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