Morrisons is raising tea-fuelled funds for the NHS by giving customers free pots of tea with every café menu purchase to celebrate the NHS’s 74th birthday.
On Tuesday 5th July, 5p will be donated to NHS Charities Together for every free pot given to customers. An additional 5p will also be donated for all cups of tea sold in cafés from 13th June-10th July – allowing customers to raise a mug to the fantastic support provided by the NHS.
Created by NHS Charities Together, NHS Big Tea brings the nation together to help raise funds to provide extra support for staff, patients and volunteers. This is the second year that Morrisons has supported the initiative and this year will aim to raise over £250,000 through activity in-store and online.
To further support the NHS, Morrisons Every Pack Gives Back scheme will allow customers to donate when they purchase tea party essentials sold across its Deli, Grocery and Dairy aisles from 10th-13th July. Available at no extra cost online and in-store, these essentials include tea party staples, such as tea bags, sandwich fillers and party platters.
In addition, Morrisons stores across the country will be hosting NHS Big Tea parties in their cafés for those in their local community between 1st-3rd July. Morrisons Community Champions are also arranging tombolas, raffles and games in stores across the country from 27th June – 3rd July in the hope of raising more funds for the charity.
David Scott, Corporate Affairs Director at Morrisons, said: “The NHS, its staff and volunteers have kept the country going during the last couple of challenging years and we are proud to do all we can to give back. The NHS Big Tea event is an opportunity for people to come together, celebrate and show their appreciation – whilst raising funds that can make a big impact.”
Ellie Orton OBE, Chief Executive at NHS Charities Together, said: “The NHS can’t face every challenge alone, and as the national, independent charity caring for the NHS we are proud to have funded hundreds of incredible projects supporting staff, patients and communities.
“By hosting tea parties and inviting your friends, colleagues or classmates, the NHS Big Tea allows us to come together and say an enormous thank you to our incredible NHS. So, whether at home, in the office or in school, we’re asking the nation to pop the kettle on, grab the biscuits, and raise vital funds to help the NHS go further this July.”
Morrisons raised £240,000 for NHS Big Tea in 2021 and hopes to surpass that total this year with its instore, café and online activity.
