do you want to donate to a food bank this weekend? (1st & 2nd Dec)

[Two_Sheds]

The Trussell Trust | Help feed people in need appeal

[ladylottie]

What a good idea! Thanks for reminding us what the true Christmas is all about

[veggiechicken]

Is it just me being a wee bit cynical about Tesco here? Pick up a shopping list in store, buy a few items from the list and leave them for the charity.
I support the idea of Foodbanks but I'd rather choose where I shop for the goods.

[Newton]

THe supermarkets throw out so much food.........last year the local ms threw away loads of fresh turkeys....customers were even volunteering to take them to the homeless shelters but they wouldn't oblige....

I do support food banks though......

[Ananke]

I don't think you need to buy from tesco, just pop in there to donate....... well that's my plan anyway

The shopping list is on their website The Trussell Trust | Help feed people in need appeal

[Florence Fennel]

We have an all-year-round collection at work, but thanks for promoting this one TS.

[Two_Sheds]

I'd rather choose where I shop for the goods.

Yeah, me too.

However, this has the aim of opening the eyes of Tesco shoppers (hopefully) who've probably never even heard of food banks.
Also, Tesco will add 30% to donations

[Two_Sheds]

I've just been through the cupboards and found (still in date!) tuna, instant pasta*, honey that we won't use, so I'll take that along with me too



*I don't like them myself, but lots of people in need don't have the facilities to make a dish from scratch, so "just add water" is ideal

[veggiechicken]

Collection dates and places are at The Trussell Trust | Foodbank Projects
Asbo and Sainsbugs also have collections on different dates, if anyone has missed this weekend at Tosco.

[dogsbody]

Found out when I arrived to do the shopping so added an extra item and donated it. T had 2 staff manning the area and were being kept busy by lots of donations (there was a queue!)

TBH I wouldn't have had a clue as to how to donate to a local FB otherwise.

[lettucegrow!]

Thought it was great idea, and definitely raises awareness. Will look into these food banks to donate more regularly. It must be good if tescs are adding 30% more .