THE Cornwall Banger Rally Challenge team will be hosting their annual Supermarket Sweep fundraiser next month.

The chaotic event, which will take place inside St Austell ASDA on Sunday, December 6, will allow the organisers to donate food and hold extra food collections in support of the St Austell Foodbank.

Last year, the always entertaining outing ended with 1.24 tonnes of food being donated to the foodbank, which was their largest single-day collection of 2025.

The Supermarket Sweep is just one of many events held by Cornwall Banger Rally Challenge throughout the year to support the local community.

The food they donate will prove vital for struggling families in St Austell and the surrounding areas over the Christmas period.

Each team in the sweep, who will be suitably attired in festive fancy dress, will be given the same amount of money and a list of essential items.

The competitors then have 15 minutes to collect everything on the list while staying as close to the budget as possible without exceeding it.

Music, tannoy announcements and plenty of laughter will fill the aisles as teams race around the store to complete the challenge within their time limit.

A Cornwall Banger Rally Challenge spokesperson said: “Expect outrageous outfits, plenty of laughter, some spectacularly dodgy singing and, of course, absolute supermarket madness. But behind all the silliness is something incredibly special.

“We are so proud to once again be supporting St Austell Foodbank, helping local families and individuals who need a little extra support. Last year, we collected over one tonne of food and this year we’re hoping to smash that target.

“It’s one of those wonderful events that’s hilarious, heartwarming and incredibly humbling all at once. A reminder of just what we can achieve when we all pull together.”

The public can join the fun from 9.30am to cheer every team on.

For more information on the fundraiser, visit: www.facebook.com/p/Cornwall-Banger-Rally-Challenge-100095291860308/