Resource Centre support for campaign to bring food donations to people in Tipperary Town

Members of the public doing their shopping in Tipperary Town can help out local families in their community.

This Easter, Tesco Ireland is asking customers across Tipperary to help support families in their community by taking part in the Stronger Starts Easter Food Collection, running from Thursday 26th to Saturday 28th March.

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The collection is encouraging shoppers to donate just one non-perishable item during their shop to help support local families this Easter, with Tesco topping up all donations by an additional 20%. Knockanrawley Resource Centre will be working with volunteers across the three days to receive and organise donations

While Christmas is often seen as the most challenging time of year, Easter can also bring added pressure for many families.

The cost of meals, school holidays and everyday essentials can quickly add up — and for some, it means making difficult choices.

That’s why Tesco, alongside its charitable partners FoodCloud, the Family Resource Centre Network and local voluntary organisation Knockanrawley Resource Centre, is encouraging Tipperary shoppers to help in a simple but meaningful way: by donating just one item of non‑perishable food during their weekly shop.

Customers are invited to pick up just one extra cupboard staple such as pasta, rice, porridge or tinned food and place it in the donation trolley at the front of participating Tesco stores.

Volunteers from local community groups will be on hand throughout the weekend to collect donations and ensure they reach families who need them most.

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These food collections have facilitated the donation of over €3 million worth of food since 2013, helping to provide more than 2.4 million meals to children and families across Ireland.

Last year alone, over €400,000 worth of food was donated — proof that small actions really can make a big difference.

Deirdre Corrigan, Corporate Responsibility Manager at Tesco Ireland, said:
“Easter can be a difficult time for many families, and even the smallest gesture can help ease that pressure. By adding just one extra item to your shop, you can help support children and families in your local community. Through Stronger Starts, we’re proud to work alongside our customers and charity partners to help make everyday life a little easier for those who need it most.”