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The fundraising efforts of independently owned UK Spar stores have paid for expert care and support for terminally ill patients and their families

Fareshare said the influx of new partners had enabled it to triple the amount of food it distributes each week

The Community Cashback Grant scheme is open for applications via Blakemore Spar Facebook pages until 9 July

The environmental charity will use a fleet of electric bikes and vans to distribute the food

Members of the Efra Select Committee said questions about the scheme needed to be addressed by government

An RNIB survey found only half of blind and partially sighted people who shopped independently before lockdown were still doing so

Food such as non-chilled fruit, vegetables and eggs, dented tins and bread products were proving a lifeline for charities during the crisis

The supermarket said it wanted to continue to help NHS staff putting themselves at risk during the crisis.

FareShare said more than 4,141 tonnes of food had already been redistributed through the warehouses

The Grocer understands Defra has identified businesses interested in servicing the contract currently held by Bidfood and Brakes

The volunteer-based organisation launched at the end of March and has so far delivered more than 12,000 meals to the frontline

George at Asda will launch a range of fashion products next month to celebrate Pride

Omar works as a supermarket assistant at the King Cross branch of Waitrose in London

Murrells said he felt “compelled” to let all the Co-op colleagues know “I care deeply about you”

Grocery brands need to react and adapt to support new and emerging shopper mindsets and occasions, says Callum Saunders of Zeal Creative

Partner groups have until 29 May to apply for the ‘community restart fund’

FareShare CEO Lindsay Boswell said the food donated to FareShare over the past 12 months was “remarkable”

Retailer said organisations could access supplies in bulk, more cheaply and more conveniently

Consulting rooms in pharmacies at 117 Morrisons stores will be designated safe spaces

Superdrug has also donated 5,000 products including toiletries to nurses working at the NHS Nightingale hospital…