Tesco expands food support for Glasgow kids this summer
The package includes pre-packed food donation bags, school grants, café meal deals, and the chance for customers to round up their purchases at the till from August 25 to 31.
(Image: Supplied) Claire De Silva, head of communities at Tesco, said: "Too often, families with too little support during the holidays worry about their children's physical and mental health, particularly if they're not getting the good food every child deserves.
"If we all pull together over the summer, whether that's popping a few tins into a food collection point, picking up a food donation bag in our stores or rounding up our grocery bill, we can make a difference to the lives of thousands of children, who, without support, could have a tough summer holiday."
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The pre-packed donation bags, available in all large Tesco stores, contain long-life, nutritious food items and cost between £2 and £3.
These will be distributed by FareShare and the Trussell Trust to food banks and charities across the UK.
Emma Revie, chief executive officer of the Trussell Trust, said: "We are extremely grateful to our partner Tesco and excited for this year's in-store summer activities, making it easier for people to support their local food bank throughout the holidays.
'It's not right that so many families with children can't afford to eat balanced meals.
"Our community of food banks distributed more than 1 million parcels for children last year, illustrating the unacceptable levels of hardship so many families are currently facing."
Tesco is also supporting 400 schools in its Fruit and Veg for Schools programme with £200 gift cards to help run summer breakfast and lunch clubs.
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