MORE than £1,300 was donated for sick children by generous shoppers at a popular supermarket.

Haven House Children's Hospice, High Road, Woodford Green, staged a collection at Morrisons in Loughton, on July 17 and 18.

A spokeswoman for Haven House said a total of £1,396.22 was raised for the charity, which provides respite care for children suffering from life shortening illnesses and their families.

She added: "Haven House would like to thank the staff and customers of Morrisons for their generous support." Visit: havenhouse.org.uk for more information.