UK's biggest food collection calls for Blackpool volunteers to support charities

With food banks and charities facing continued high levels of need this winter, people are being urged to give the gift of their time to take part in the UK's biggest food donation drive.

- Jessica Lennon Contributor

UK's biggest food collection calls for Blackpool volunteers to support charities

Now in its 13th year, the Tesco Winter Food Collection is taking place in Blackpool Tesco stores from November 27th to November 29th. Tesco's charity partners, Trussell and FareShare, are calling for volunteers to sign-up to support the event in store as both charities are providing a lifeline in response to high levels of need.

During the collection Tesco customers will be encouraged to donate long-life food to support the charities in their work. Donations for Trussell will help its community of food banks provide emergency food parcels to people who cannot afford the essentials, while donations to FareShare will support its network of 8,000 local charities and community groups helping to feed people in local communities across the UK.