The Asda 'You Buy, We Donate' campaign is being run thanks to a partnership between Unilever and Asda in the UK to benefit BBC Children in Need in the UK as a way to raise funds for those who need it. The campaign is running from August 8 through September 10, 2024 at Asda locations and showcases a number of Unilever brands including Hellmann's, Pot Noodle and Radox. The campaign aims to drive awareness of food insecurity during school holidays and will be promoted through in-store marketing endeavors at Asda locations across the UK to help spur involvement.
Customer Director for Asda at Unilever Jo Taylor spoke on the Asda 'You Buy, We Donate' campaign saying, "We are delighted to be working with two influential partners in Asda and the iconic BBC Children in Need this year to continue the support for helping to end food poverty for children in the UK. Our ambition is to create positive and lasting change across the UK for the children who need it most."
Food Insecurity Retail Campaigns
Asda 'You Buy, We Donate' Benefits BBC Children in Need
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