BLACK Country Foodbank has been given a boost thanks to the generosity of supermarket shoppers.

Customers at Sainsbury’s Amblecote store were invited to find out more about their local charity during a donation drive which collected 212 kgs of food – equivalent of 424 meals – and 16kgs of toiletries.

Representatives from the charity met customers and shared stories about the impact their donations have on local people, and how they help people who need it most.

Kevin Healy, store manager, said: “We’re really pleased to have welcomed our food donation partners in store at the weekend.

“We know our customers donate generously throughout the year so it’s great that they can learn how this food makes such a difference in the local area.”

During 2017, customers and staff at Sainsbury’s Amblecote donated 3,628kgs of food and 146kgs of non-food to Black Country Foodbank. This equals 7,256 meals for those individuals and families in the local community who are in crisis.

Jen Coleman, office manager at Black Country Foodbank, said: “Sainsbury’s Amblecote have been one of our most faithful supporters over the past few years.

“The generosity shown by their customers and staff has been unprecedented and we are privileged to be able to say that they support us.

“We receive food and toiletry items from them week in and week out and even when we are low on stock, we know the customers and staff at Sainsbury’s Amblecote, will have been busy collecting items for us.

“We are very thankful for all that they have done and all that they continue to do for those in need in their local community.”