Shoppers donate toys to poorly youngsters at Christmas

The toy collection at Tesco Express WathThe toy collection at Tesco Express Wath
The toy collection at Tesco Express Wath
FROM teddies to trucks – supermarket customers gifted toys to local children in need this Christmas.

Customers at Tesco Wath-upon-Dearne Extra donated to a collection of toys in store to share with Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity, which raises money to enhance patient care by providing extra touches that make a difference.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

All the donated toys were given to the children's ward at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

Rachel Fores, store manager at Tesco Wath-upon-Dearne Extra, said: “We are so pleased to be able to support such a fantastic local charity this Christmas.

“A huge thank you to our amazing colleagues and customers for their generous donations.”

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Claire De Silva, head of community at Tesco, said: “Our stores work so hard throughout the year to support their local communities through donating food and helping children have a stronger start in life.

“It is fantastic that customers in Wath-upon-Dearne have been able to support such a fantastic cause this Christmas.”