"As part of its Social Responsibility Policy, this store will donate basic necessities to the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Fafe on a daily basis, from day one", according to a statement released by the Spanish brand and shared by NM.

The company adds that "food donation is one of Mercadona's strategies for preventing food waste and is part of the company's commitment to society: sharing part of what it receives from society."

"With this objective, the company is developing its Social Responsibility Plan, which includes food donations from each of its 62 open stores, in addition to several other specific actions", it is also mentioned.