A SUPERMARKET in Barrhead is set to support residents in need across the area.

It comes after Tesco announced they will be offering pre-filled donation bags for customers to buy that will be donated to charities including FareShare and the Trussell Trust.

The bags will include items that are most needed by local foodbanks and charities, while on top of that, customers will also be able to round up their bill at the checkout to help others in need.

Bags will be available to buy in the store from Monday, July 24 until Sunday, September 3.

While the option to round up at the tills will be available to customers from July 24 to August 6 and August 28 until September 3.

Claire de Silva, Tesco’s head of community, said: “We’re really proud of our partnership with Fareshare and the Trussell Trust and we want to continue to find ways to help them.

“With many food banks struggling to meet the rising levels of need, more people using food banks we wanted to make donating as easy as possible for customers that want to support their community.

“The donation bags will be available throughout the summer holidays, so it allows a real focus on families and children who need support.”

Polly Hoffman, Head of Retail at FareShare, added: “The need for FareShare food has been rising rapidly as a result of the cost-of-living crisis, and will continue to do so throughout the summer holidays when more families rely on these vital local services to feed themselves and their loved ones.

“At a time when millions of people are going hungry, the donations we receive from generous Tesco customers is absolutely vital for the charities and community groups we provide food to.”

Emma Revie, CEO of the Trussell Trust, added: “We are extremely grateful to Tesco for once again providing innovative new ways for their customers to support our network of more than 1,300 food banks centres.”