With two weeks of the campaign remaining, the generosity of residents from Launceston and its suburbs has seen the target beaten.

Last week about 4700 food items had been donated in yellow boxes across the city. 

But a final push to the goal was achieved thanks to a partnership with the Launceston Tornadoes.

Mission Possible donation bins were full on Saturday night after a strong home-game crowd came armed with goods to donate. 

City Mission business manager John Clements praised the partnership with the Tornadoes and the effort of residents.

“It’s fantastic the community has been so generous,” he said. 

“A lot of people who didn’t bring food to the match were very kind with donations of small change, and we should have a tally of that soon.”

 Tornadoes chair Janie Finlay was grateful for the support given to the campaign by Tornadoes’ fans.

“Our crowds love Torns, love Launceston and they’re really community focused," she said. 

“We had people walking in with not just items, but bags of items.

“I think City Mission would be really grateful for the generosity of the crowd, but not surprised, because we’ve got a beautiful crowd that really gets behind the team.”

Despite the achievement, Mr Clements encouraged people to keep up the generosity and said City Mission’s work required constant support.

“The challenge really doesn’t end because nearly 1700 items have gone out during that four-week campaign period,” he said.

“The challenge is to keep donations coming and if people get an opportunity to donate one or two things, that’s greatly appreciated.”

He again called for donations of items that could easily fit into a child's lunchbox.

Last week a mother attended City Mission searching for school-friendly items for her child, but none were available.

“Unfortunately that child didn’t go to school because the mother was not able to provide lunch,” he said.

You can donate items until June 11 at City Mission’s retail stores, selected newsagents and some businesses.