It seems somewhat churlish to criticise but I wish there was a more efficient way of supplying foodbanks than asking individuals to buy from supermarkets and take it to the them. I remember speaking to someone from Fareshare about the practice of standing outside supermarkets asking people to buy stuff, thereby making Tesco richer. They agreed it made them uneasy, but said it really helped to raise awareness of the issues.
I suspect money would be more useful, but donating food makes a much stronger link between the giver and the receiver.
