People are being urged to volunteer for a major food donation drive.

The 12th annual Tesco Winter Food Collection will run in all Tesco stores from November 28 to November 30.

Tesco's charity partners, Trussell Trust and FareShare, are calling for volunteers to support the event in store due to rising demand.

During the collection, Tesco customers will be encouraged to donate long-life food to aid the charities. Donations to Trussell Trust will help its network of food banks provide emergency parcels to those struggling to afford essentials.

FareShare donations will assist its network of 8,000 local charities and community groups, feeding people across the UK. Tesco is asking for volunteers to man collection points, talk to customers, and highlight the impact of each donation on those relying on Trussell Trust and FareShare.

The call for help comes at a crucial time, with one in five Trussell food parcels coming from Tesco and its customers.

Those interested in volunteering at their local Tesco store can sign up with FareShare at fareshare.org.uk/foodcollection/ or with Trussell Trust at trusselltrust.org/get-involved/tesco-food-collection/volunteer/.

Trussell Chief Executive Emma Revie said: "Last year was really hard for food banks but the support of Tesco, it’s customers and the Food Collection volunteers meant that food banks could be there for people facing hunger in their local community.

"Everyone should have enough to live on, and alongside our community of food banks we are working to end hunger for good. But right now, we urgently need your help to make sure food banks can be there for people this winter and you can play your part by volunteering at the Tesco Food Collection.”

Kris Gibbon Walsh, CEO at FareShare said: "We know that the need for support often rises during the winter months, as people struggle to afford essentials like food and heating. That’s why the Winter Food Collection is such an important event, and we’re immensely grateful to Tesco for their continued support of FareShare. Together, we turn surplus and donated food into meals, transforming food waste into vital support for communities across the UK."