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Old 30-05-2008, 19:18   #5
kryogenik
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Re: My anger at supermarket chains

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu View Post
I am sure that when people got to supermarkets, they often go to the 'discount ' section, but what l am starting this thread on, is the amount food products, each supermaket throws away EACH DAY, l entered a store today, and saw with my own eyes, this occuring, and when l spoke to the member of staff, he told me it was company policy. Why don't these stores on a daily basis, give these products to the needy, ie OAP's, the unemployed, and the needy, who don't have a home, l once saw an OAP, being arrested for stealing a loaf of bread, yet they were throwing bread away, in the bin, these stores make so much profit each year, what is a couple of quid to them, and before people say, about these products, l mean out of date stock, that they cannot sell, and yes stores do sell OOD stock, on discount shelfs.
If they consistently gave food away, they'd be effectively shooting themselves in the foot. Why would unemployed, OAP's etc actually pay for shopping if the chains started giving food away?
I see your point though. There is a Co-Op near me that used to give OOD food to local shelters. Saved on their refuse bills and someone used to come and collect it. Win/win.
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