Midlands Tesco customers in can spread festive joy by gifting toys this Christmas

Until December 15, Tesco’s Cannock Superstore is holding a collection for new and unwrapped toys for the Cannock Food Bank, which will then distribute them to the local children, and Tesco’s Kidderminster and Stourport Superstores are holding a collection for new and unwrapped toys for their local Home-Start charities.

Nicky Willis, Community Champion at Cannock Superstore, said: “We take pride in supporting our local community throughout the year through Tesco Stronger Starts and our Community Food Connection programme. This year’s toy donation campaign is a fantastic way for customers to help local families in need and ensure children in our community have something to open on Christmas Day. For the past few years, we have worked closely with the Salvation Army at Christmas time, even before the Toy Donation, because they look after so many families in Cirencester and the surrounding area who might struggle at this time of year. We hope to spread a little festive joy to local families this Christmas."

Claire De Silva, Head of Communities at Tesco, said: “Our stores are committed to supporting local children and their communities year-round, and thanks to the generosity of our customers and colleagues, the annual toy donation campaign is a wonderful way to make a difference at Christmas."

Over 800 large Tesco stores across the UK will have a dedicated toy donation point where customers can donate new, unwrapped toys purchased in store. Last Christmas Tesco customers donated a total of 125,000 toys, with the retailer looking to beat that number this year.