🎄 Smartlift’s Festive Charity Challenge! 🎄

Every Christmas, Smartlift proudly supports a local charity to bring a little extra joy to families who may be struggling during the festive season. This year, we teamed up with the King’s Lynn Food Bank—donating £600 with a twist!

Instead of simply handing over the funds, we took part in the King’s Lynn Food Bank Trolley Dash Challenge—a supermarket sweep-style race that tested speed, teamwork, and strategy.

👥 The Teams

Team Sainsbury’s: Laura, Lauren, Shannon T, Andrew, and Mark

Team Tesco: Tara, Kelly, Shannon M, Kevin, and Erica

Before the dash began, we toured the Food Bank to see firsthand the incredible work they do. We learned what a typical three-day food parcel looks like for a couple, and gained a deeper appreciation for the vital support they provide to individuals, couples, and families across King’s Lynn.

Then the competition began! 🛒 Both teams raced against the clock to:

Complete every item on the shopping list

Gather the most carrier bags

Pack the heaviest shop

Be the fastest team

Collect the most of one item

The atmosphere was electric, with Team Tesco narrowly beating Team Sainsbury’s by just one minute in the fastest shop category. In the end, Team Tesco claimed nearly all the awards, but both teams gave it their all in a fun, high-energy showdown.

✨ It was a thrilling morning filled with laughter, friendly rivalry, and community spirit. Most importantly, it helped raise awareness of the King’s Lynn Food Bank and the incredible difference they make every day.