Record Number of Stores to Join Czechia’s National Food Collection
On Saturday, November 14, more than 3,500 retail stores across the Czech Republic will take part in the national food collection, a major increase from last year’s 2,250. The event, organized by the Czech Federation of Food Banks and the Czech Trade and Tourism Association, will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Donations will include non-perishable food and personal hygiene items, which will later be distributed to families and individuals in need. Starting Tuesday, people can also contribute through six online retailers, where the food collection will continue for two weeks. Organizers say the number of participating outlets has been steadily growing, showing greater public involvement each year. When the initiative began in 2013, donations could be made at 750 stores. During last year’s autumn round, 702 tons of food and hygiene products were gathered—34 tons less than the previous year. According to organizers, the lower figure may have resulted from earlier donations made in September, when the public responded to flood relief efforts. The food collection takes place twice a year, in spring and autumn. Aleš Slavíček, Chairman of the Czech Federation of Food Banks, noted that the two annual collections together provide about 10% of the non-perishable food... The post Record Number of Stores to Join Czechia’s National Food Collection appeared first on Prague Morning .