60,000kgs of donations to people in need over ten year partnerhsip between Tesco and Foyle Foodbank

Based in Quayside Shopping Centre, Tesco Strand Road has hosted an in-store donation point for the past decade, allowing customers to donate food and essential items directly to Foyle Foodbank.

Alongside public donations, the store has also provided regular top-ups through end-of-line stock and surplus items.

Over the course of the partnership, more than 60,000kg of donations have been received in support of local people in need.

Karen Mullan, Director of Foyle Network Foundation, said: “We are incredibly proud to mark ten years of support from Tesco Strand Road and we want to sincerely thank the entire team for their ongoing generosity, encouragement and hospitality over the years.

“The support from the store, its staff and customers have made a real difference to people and families across our community. The donation point has become an important source of support for us and the response from shoppers has always been fantastic.”

Ms Mullan also paid tribute to Tesco Community Champion Fionnuala for her long standing support and commitment to the partnership.

She added: “Fionnuala has been an incredible support to us over many years and her commitment to helping local people has been invaluable.

"She has always gone above and beyond to support our work and we are extremely thankful for everything she has done.”

Tesco also provides an annual contribution linked to the volume of customer donations in-store.

Foyle Network Foundation also hosts two food drives at Tesco Strand Road each year.