Morrisions launch the latest Salvation Army Drop and Shop counter at Manchester store

Monday 4th April, saw the latest edition to the Drop and Shop counters at Morrisons in Failsworth, Manchester store. Mandy the Community Champion lead shared: “This will have a massive impact on the community. Everyone knows everyone and customers have been coming here for years. They trust us as a supermarket and as community champions so The Salvation Army drop off will be really good for the store. It’s a really positive addition.”

?This new donations counter will not only create a drop off location within the area but also a touch point for The Salvation Army. The team can assist with providing information for members of the community about the work of the charity. The new initiative builds on the clothing collection partnership with Morrisons and will raise vital funds and support the Charity’s work across the UK and Ireland. The Salvation Army provide practical help for people in need, such as specialist support for survivors and potential victims of modern slavery, assistance for refugees, shelter for those experiencing homelessness and so much more.

?Janet Cooper, Store Manager said, “We’ve already had donations. We’ve had so much interest from customers and Morrisons staff. It is easy access with the car park and you can use a trolley to transport your goods from the car to the counter. By visiting us you get that personal touch.”

The Salvation Army Trading Company collects around 50,000 tonnes of textiles each year and thanks to the generosity of members of the public, we are able to reuse and repurpose these donations. Each year SATCoL divert over 250 million items to good uses. Our work is shaping the circular economy and creating the change we would like to see.

For more about the Salvation Army Drop and Shop counters and our partnership schemes visit www.satcol.org or E: [email protected]

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