Tesco customers across South Wales have the opportunity to give new toys to local children in need this Christmas.
Until the 15th of December, Tesco stores in Bridgend, Swansea, Cardigan, Llanelli, Cardiff and Milford Haven are holding a collection for new and unwrapped toys for a number of local children’s charities and initiatives who will then distribute the toys to local children. The charities that will be receiving the toy donations are Ty Hafan in Bridgend, Mr X’s Christmas Appeal in Swansea, Home-Start Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, PATCH (Pembrokeshire Action To Combat Hardship) in Milford Haven, and kidz club and Crossroads CF3 in Cardiff.
Community Champion of the Tesco Cardiff store said: “We have chosen Kidz Club and Crossroad CF3 as they do so much for the local community and always appreciate everything, we donate to them. We know that they reach a lot of families which is even more important at this time of year.”
Speaking on behalf of the Llanelli Extra store, Store Manager, Paul Sherman said: “We have been involved with the Christmas Toy Appeal for a number of years and are delighted to be able to support such a great cause. Our customers and colleagues are very generous with their donations and we are very grateful for that.”
Claire De Silva, Head of Communities at Tesco, said: “Our stores are committed to supporting local children and their communities year-round, and thanks to the generosity of our customers and colleagues, the annual toy donation campaign is a wonderful way to make a difference at Christmas.
“It’s great to see all of the South Welsh Tesco stores partnering with so many local charities and initiatives this year to ensure that every child experiences the magic of Christmas.”
Over 800 large Tesco stores across the UK will have a dedicated toy donation point where customers can donate new, unwrapped toys purchased in store. Last Christmas Tesco customers donated a total of 125,000 toys, with the retailer looking to beat that number this year.
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