Pontefract Tesco customers can spread festive joy by gifting toys this Christmas

Until the 15th of December, Pontefract Superstore and Hemsworth Superstore are holding a collection for new and unwrapped toys for Airedale Baby and Children's Bank and Hemsworth Food Bank, which will then distribute the toys to local children.

Store Manager at Pontefract Superstore, Peter Blackshaw, said: “We take pride in supporting our local community during the year through Tesco Stronger Starts and our Community Food Connection programme. This year’s toy donation campaign is a fantastic way for customers to help local families in need and ensure children in our community have something to open on Christmas Day. We are so grateful to our customers who donate what they can to help bring a little festive joy to local families this Christmas.”

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 Tesco Pontefract Superstore and Tesco Hemsworth Superstore partnering with Airedale Baby and Children's Bank and Hemsworth Food Bank 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.