SUPERMARKET shoppers in Barnsley can put an extra pre-packed bag of food through the checkout this Easter to support families struggling during the school holidays.
All large Tesco stores will have food donation bags available – which are packed with healthy, long-life food items – for shoppers to buy up to April 20.
The aim is to help tackle food insecurity for children who go without free school meal provision during the holiday period.
Claire De Silva, head of communities at Tesco, said: “With the lack of free school meal provision during the holidays we know that families find it difficult to make ends meet and give their kids nutritious meals.
“Our pre-packed donation bags will give a much needed top up to FareShare and Trussell and make a difference to the lives of thousands of children and their families.”
It’s hoped the initiative can make it easier for shoppers to help both FareShare and Trussell in their work to support low-income families.
Emma Revie, chief executive at Trussell, added: “No-one should need to turn to a charity for something as essential as food, and as we work towards achieving the long-term change needed, Tesco’s support this Easter will make a real difference to families across the UK.”
