16/11/2025
When nine-year-old Daley learned about food banks in a school assembly he wanted to help – so he called in at our Boldon store with his mum Hayley to spend £100 of pocket money he'd saved to buy essential supplies for the foodbank at St Aidan's Catholic Academy.
Hayley, who shops at the store each week, said: "Daley is so kind-hearted he will do anything for anyone. We are so proud of him – he is amazing. He loved going round the store; it was like being on Supermarket Sweep! It's a lovely store."
When colleagues at the store heard of Daley's actions they invited him back in so they could give him a gift voucher and present to say thank you. The store's community champion Tracey said: "The store and food bank were so deeply moved by and proud of Daley's contribution. We were all in awe by the sheer amount of food he bought. He really is a local hero." And the school said: "Daley's generosity will make a real difference to families in our community. His kindness truly embodies the spirit of giving. Thank you for being an inspiration to us all."