Readers might like to know just how successful the 2018 Tesco Food Collection, supporting the Trussell Trust and County Durham Food Bank was, especially in Newton Aycliffe.
It was held between 30th November and 1st December, in time to increase donations ahead of Christmas, a really tricky time for people struggling financially.
Nationally, generous Tesco customers donated 880 tonnes of food for food banks. Locally, just over 2.5 tonnes was donated in the Newton Aycliffe Tesco Store, part of 25.4 tonnes donated to the County Food Bank.
The big three day collection brings together food bank volunteers and supporters, Tesco colleagues and shoppers. So that is lots of you, reading the Newton News.
Pat on the back, round of applause, three cheers – whatever – amazing, fantastic news! Working together to support the fight against hunger. Be assured, each item donated helps someone in need.