Two charity volunteers buying food for homeless people were refused their shop after being told by a Tesco worker it was "too much food".
Stephen Peter Chamberlain and Michael Taub went to Tesco in Brent Cross to buy food for Saint Laurence's Larder in Brondesbury, Brent , and stocked up a trolley full of tins.
But shortly after, both said they were stopped by a sales assistant who told them they were "buying too much food".
According to the pair, when they took it up with the manager, they also agreed it was too much.
Michael expressed his frustration after the incident Wednesday (February 22) and said: "Today went shopping for our open kitchen St Laurence Larder in Brondesbury in order to feed and give food parcels to the needy and homeless , but they refused to sell or serve us, stating we were buying too much.
"Incredible really. So many children and families here on and below the poverty line."
Others took to social media and quickly jumped on the issue, saying: "Appalling, really bad."
Another wrote: "Disgraceful, absolutely disgusting."
Tesco issued a statement and said: "We do have to ensure there are products available for everyone, so our colleagues use their discretion when customers are buying in bulk.
"We apologise for any inconvenience caused for Mr Chamberlain on this occasion.
"We are looking into whether St Laurence’s Larder could benefit from our Community Food Connection programme, which links our stores with local charities and community groups to supply them with good quality surplus food."
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