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Tesco praised for leaving food for homeless near Plaistow Tube but kindness sparks backlash after delivery courier allegedly helps himself shocking locals and igniting debate online.
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Food left out for the homeless by Tesco gets ‘snatched’ by courier

Charlie Watton
Last updated: December 22, 2025 10:17 am
Charlie Watton Published December 22, 2025
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A courier allegedly takes food left out for the homeless near Plaistow Tube station. (Jam Press/@london_content_media)
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Food was left out for the homeless by kind-hearted Tesco staff only for some to allegedly get taken by a delivery courier.

The supermarket’s good gesture was ruined after he was accused of helping himself.

A selection of fresh and reduced items were placed outside for rough sleepers.

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However, a courier on a moped allegedly ended up bagging some.

It happened near Plaistow Tube station, in Plaistow, east London.

A passer-by filmed the delivery worker allegedly taking the items on Friday (19 Dec), as reported by Need To Know.

(Jam Press/@london_content_media)
(Jam Press/@london_content_media)

The gesture was praised by locals who were left shocked by the rider’s alleged actions.

Aysh Factor said: “People that work are also struggling, show some empathy.”

Social media comment on the post of Tesco praised for leaving food for homeless near Plaistow Tube but kindness sparks backlash after delivery courier allegedly helps himself shocking locals and igniting debate online.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

Lorraine said: “Absolute cheek.

“People that work have access to food banks.”

Baidu added: “Those drivers are broke, they need to eat too, feeding everyone but themselves.”

Becky said: “Bet he works all hours and still struggles.

“Don’t judge just because he’s working.”

Social media comment on the post of Tesco praised for leaving food for homeless near Plaistow Tube but kindness sparks backlash after delivery courier allegedly helps himself shocking locals and igniting debate online.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

One said: “Should have said something.”

Tesco has been approached for comment.

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