Tesco donate pallets of toys to The Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal

 The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Present Appeal just got bigger, thanks to the incredible support from our partnership with Tesco. Over 3,500 toys were donated in an effort to provide presents to families whose children would otherwise not receive a gift at Christmas. In addition to the donation to The Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal, generous Tesco customers have been dropping thousands of toys into their local participating stores which community groups will pass on to families who need them.

The donation was made up of pallets of family favourites including Peppa Pig playsets, Lego sets, jigsaw puzzles, Hot Wheels Motor Makers Kitz, Paw Patrol sets, Teamsterz Monster Moverz, Cry Babies dolls and Rainbocorns.

Ally Rose Category Director at Tesco said: “More than ever at Christmas, we want to support our comunities and those who might be struggling, especially families who may be finding it difficult to afford presents for their children this year

 “We hope our support for the Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal will make Christmas Day a little easier for hard-pressed families across the UK.”

Lt Col Dean Pallant of The Salvation Army said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Tesco this Christmas and thank them for their generous donation of toys. This year, faced with spiralling inflation and the soaring cost of living, more people in crisis are turning to The Salvation Army for help.

 “Donations like these provide a beacon of light to vulnerable families on the brink and help us bring joy to many children at Christmas.”

14 Tesco stores in Northern Ireland also took part in the toy appeal with new toy donation banks located in their carparks and have collected over 2680 toys. Thanks to the amazing customer donations that have taken part in the appeal these presents will reach children in the community set to be comforted by the spirit of Christmas.