Pembrokeshire Herald: MP praises Haverfordwest supermarket for supporting local families

Henry Tufnell says Morrisons staff are “champions of the community” after hearing about holiday food support, food bank donations and charity fundraising.

HENRY TUFNELL MP has praised staff at Morrisons in Haverfordwest after visiting the store and hearing about the work being done to support local families.

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The Mid and South Pembrokeshire MP said he was “blown away” by the range of community initiatives being run by the supermarket team.

During the visit, Mr Tufnell met the store’s Community Champion and learned about schemes including free fruit and Kellogg’s breakfasts for children during the school holidays.

The store also works with customers and local groups to help collect and distribute essential items to food banks, supporting families who may be struggling with the cost of living.

Morrisons in Haverfordwest also runs monthly 50p paperback book sales in the foyer, raising money for Marie Curie.

Mr Tufnell thanked the team for welcoming him and praised their contribution to the town.

He said: “Had a great visit to Morrisons and was blown away by everything they do to support local families.

“They provide free fruit and Kellogg’s breakfasts for children through the school holidays.

“They work closely with the community to help customers donate and distribute essentials directly to local food banks.

“They also run monthly 50p paperback book sales in the foyer to raise vital funds for Marie Curie.

“Thank you so much to the team for welcoming me. You are truly champions of our community.”

The visit highlights the growing role supermarkets and community champions play in supporting families, charities and food banks across Pembrokeshire.