Thousands of Czech shops take part in nationwide food collection

People across Czechia can donate food and hygiene products to those in need on Saturday as around 3,560 shops participate in the nationwide Food Collection. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with online donations available at selected retailers until November 24. Organisers say participation is the highest ever for an autumn collection. More than one million people in Czechia live at or below the poverty line, according to the Czech Federation of Food Banks. The most needed items include canned food, rice, pasta, long-life milk, baby food and toiletries. The collection has been held twice annually since 2019.