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Tesco Christmas Collection 2021

18th October 2021

We are thrilled to announce that the Tesco Christmas Collection is returning this year!

 

From 18th-20th November, in association with Tesco and The Trussell Trust, the biggest collection of the year returns. Covid-19 restrictions meant that some of the previous Tesco collections were altered or in some cases, couldn’t go ahead. The donations that we collect go towards our emergency food parcels over the Winter, our food bank’s busiest time of year. Here’s some information on how you can get involved:

 

– How can I volunteer?

We have slots between 9am-6pm across our 3 Tesco stores: Tesco Penistone, Tesco Hoyland and Tesco Stairfoot. Volunteers stand at the front of store, hand out leaflets, encourage donations and represent Barnsley Foodbank Partnership. Individuals often choose a 2-3 hour slot, but you can stay as long as you’d like! Hi-vis jackets and lanyards are provided, but comfortable footwear is recommended.

To book a volunteering slot, please call 01226 235280 or email [email protected]

 

– How can I donate?

All of our stores will have donation points at the front of store. There may also be a list of our most needed items at that time, as well as a list on the leaflets of what can be donated. We will also have ‘money buckets’ for those who wish to donate cash.

 

– I can’t get to the store, how can I get involved?

If you can’t come to the store, you can be a Virtual Volunteer. Virtual Volunteers can get involved with the collection at home, at work, or even in the middle of a countryside! There are many ways to help Barnsley Foodbank Partnership including: donating via Amazon Wish List, sharing social media posts, donating an online shop, giving via bank transfer, or even doing a fundraising challenge. For a full list of ways to get involved, click here.

 

Keep an eye out on our social media over the next few weeks on the run up to the collection for updates. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

*Can you help Barnsley Foodbank Partnership out by joining the team as a volunteer van driver? Call 01226 235280 for more information.

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