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

Last Christmas Tesco customers donated a total of 125,000 toys, with the retailer looking to beat that number this year

Tesco customers in Oldham have the opportunity to give new toys to local children who need it most this Christmas.

From today until December 15, Oldham Chadderton Superstore and Oldham Extra are holding a collection for new and unwrapped toys for Royal Oldham Hospital and Stagecoach’s Annual Toy Donation, which will distribute the toys to children spending Christmas in hospital.

Community Champion at Oldham Chadderton Superstore, Suzette Wright, said: “We believe that children in hospital shouldn't be forgotten at Christmas and so we are really pleased to be supporting with the toys donated.

"We take pride in supporting our local community during the year through Tesco Stronger Starts and our Community Food Connection programme and this year’s toy donation campaign is a fantastic way for customers to help local families in need."

Store Manager at Oldham Extra, Marie Toora, said: “We are delighted to support Stagecoach with their annual toy appeal, we hope it brings joy to young patients and their families at what can be a difficult time.”

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 Oldham Chadderton Superstore and Oldham Extra partnering with Royal Oldham Hospital and Stagecoach 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. 

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