Houghton-le-Spring Tesco customers can spread festive joy by gifting toys this Christmas

Until December 15, Houghton-le-Spring Superstore is holding a collection for new and unwrapped toys for Love, Amelia who will then distribute the toys to local children.

Love, Amelia is a baby bank charity providing preloved items and equipment to North East children from birth to age 16 who are experiencing poverty and hardship.

Team Manager at Houghton-le-Spring Superstore, Caroline Roberts, said: “We take pride in supporting our local community during the year through Tesco Stronger Starts and our Community Food Connection programme.

"This year’s toy donation campaign is a fantastic way for customers to help local families in need and ensure children in our community have something to open on Christmas Day.

"We are so grateful to our customers who donate what they can to help bring a little festive joy to local families this Christmas.”

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 Tesco Houghton-le-Spring Superstore partnering with Love, Amelia this year to ensure that every child experiences the magic of Christmas.”

More than 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.