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Tesco Winter Food Collection Raises Over £300,000 as Local Meal Totals Roll In

Donations remain open in stores or online through February to address sustained winter need.

Overview

  • North Devon stores collected 26,831 meals’ worth of long-life food during the November 24–29 drive.
  • County Durham reported 15,621 meals, while Worcestershire stores contributed more than 3,400 meals.
  • With Tesco’s support included, total funding for FareShare and the Trussell Trust will exceed £2 million in 2025.
  • More than 2,000 volunteers supported in-store collections benefiting FareShare and the Trussell Trust.
  • Charities report persistently high demand, with Trussell citing over 14 million people facing hunger, including 3.8 million children, and FareShare noting over a third of partners primarily serve families.