For those who love the joy of shopping but don't necessarily want to bring more products into their home, Sainsbury's Giving Store offers the perfect solution that also supports others in need. The pop-up shop is all about helping people purchase goods for others, rather than themselves, and drop them off at an on-site donation container.
The Giving Store in Covent Garden encourages parents to bring their kids so that they can learn about caring for others during the holiday season. The kid-friendly experience includes characters that will help walk kids through a journey of creating a festive dinner and finding a snowy forest, which ultimately leads to one of the Giving Store's interactive donation containers.
For adults, entry to Sainsbury's Giving Store costs £5 and goes towards supporting a local food bank.
Generous Gift-Giving Pop-Ups
Sainsbury's Giving Store Lets People Make Purchases for Those in Need
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