Stores are putting something back

I visited both Asda and Tesco locally to hear about what these mega supermarket chains are doing to put something back into the communities that keep them in business.

I met up with Claire, who is Asda Linwood’s community champion.

It was good to hear about some of the local causes the store supports and how the community champion meets with charities, organisations and community councils to make sure that they are supporting vital services that the surrounding area needs.

I was really interested to hear about Hey Girls sanitary products as every purchase helps those who are in period poverty within the same postcode area as the sale is made.

This means that sales of Hey Girls from Asda Linwood will benefit women and girls across Renfrewshire.

I also joined Renfrewshire Foodbank at Tesco’s East Lane store, in Paisley, last week for a food collection.

Well done to the company for showing this support to the local food bank across its Renfrewshire stores.

The foodbank has been overwhelmed by an increase in those needing food parcels since the rollout of Universal Credit here and always appreciates any help that people can provide.

I don’t believe foodbanks should have to exist but, unfortunately, in today’s Tory Britain they are a necessity for so many people.