CHILDREN have been welcomed back to school with gifts from Jack's in Middlewich.

The supermarket in Wheelock Street donated trolleys full of fresh fruit, drinks and snacks to St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Middlewich Primary School.

Northwich Guardian:

Bev Stephens from Middlewich Primary School receives a trolley full of healthy snacks from Nicola Kettle at Jack's

The groceries included breakfast items and healthy snacks for pupils and tea, coffee and biscuits for staff.

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Janet McKinlay, headteacher at St Mary's said: "The store has been very supportive of the local community and not just schools during lockdown.

"This is a lovely gesture of support and goodwill on pupils' return at the start of the autumn term."

Darren Preston, store manager of Jack’s Middlewich, said: “Here at Jack’s we love helping the community.

"Schools have faced so much uncertainty this year so we wanted to show our support as they get back to normal. We hope the teachers and children enjoy the hamper and being back at school.”