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South Wales Argus
5 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
New Tesco Express store opens in Llantarnam, Cwmbran
Located at Unit 1, Llantarnam District Centre in Cwmbran, the store has welcomed its first customers with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration. The opening was attended by local residents Melanie Fry and her son Kieron, who were the store's first customers. Kieron was given the honour of cutting the ribbon. Owen Westwood, Tesco Express store manager, said: "We are absolutely thrilled to open our new Tesco Express and begin serving the Llantarnam community. "The store offers a wide range of fresh produce, convenient meal deals, and tasty bakery items. "We're also overjoyed to welcome eight new colleagues to the store team. "Building strong ties with Llantarnam is central to our vision, and it's important to us that nine of our team members are local to the village. "We are proud to be part of the Tesco Stronger Starts grant scheme, supporting local schools and helping to promote the health and wellbeing of children in the community." The store donated £500 to Kindness in the Community – Llantarnam Food Bank and will participate in the Community Food Connection scheme, which redistributes surplus food to local charities at the end of each day.
Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
How this supermarket is helping children get what they need in school
Each September, teachers often report a growing number of children starting the new academic year without the resources they need to learn. 'We want to help every child thrive,' says headteacher Dan Crossman at Marlborough St Mary's Primary School in Wiltshire. 'The level of need at our school is very high. We have a higher than average pupil premium and a higher than average number of SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) children to look after.' Like other schools striving to meet the needs of their community, Marlborough St Mary's has decided to find alternative routes to provide the extra cash they need. This is where Tesco Stronger Starts comes in. It's a national grant scheme that helps children access essentials such as nutritious food, sports equipment and educational resources. Since its launch in 2023, the programme has already supported over 3.5 million children. Charitable causes are chosen via the blue token scheme, where Tesco customers vote for the organisation of their choice using tokens given at the checkout. Continued support This summer, Tesco is also encouraging customers to support the Stronger Starts fund by purchasing items that include a 10p donation* – this will go towards providing more grants to schools across the UK. Schools receive pupil premium funding based on various criteria, such as the number of children eligible for free school meals or the benefits their parents claim. However, there are many more families who fall through the net. 'We have two sets of families,' Dan explains. 'We've got the children who are identified via the pupil premium - they are easy to track. 'Then, you've got families who are working but still don't have enough money for even basic needs.' One of the reasons the Tesco Stronger Starts fund works for Marlborough St Mary's is that it is a community-based scheme. 'There's a huge amount of goodwill from people who want to make a difference in their local community,' says Dan. 'We felt this scheme perfectly lined up with that. It's our local Tesco, where our families shop.' Life-enriching experiences Schools can use extra funding from Tesco Stronger Starts to meet their families' needs, from subsidising breakfast clubs to, as in the case of Marlborough St Mary's, purchasing extras like gardening tools. With the latter, the school is encouraging children to get involved with growing the food that's cooked and served on-site. So, how quickly are the effects of extra help, such as access to regular, healthy food, felt within a school? The answer, says Dan, is almost immediately. "Tesco Stronger Starts funding has made a real impact on the children at our school. It has contributed towards tools and seeds and equipment that allow our children to see how the fruit and veg they eat are grown. 'As a school team, we're deeply committed to ensuring that all of our children, regardless of background or financial circumstance, receive the best possible education and also life-enriching experiences during their time with us. 'No child should miss out on an experience – whether that's a nutritious meal or a place on a residential trip, simply because of a lack of funds.' This year saw Dan Crossman win a silver award for 'Primary School Headteacher of the Year' in the Pearson National Teaching Awards. And for him and his team, the key to a great education is happy kids and happy staff. He says: 'By sourcing extra funding, like that from Tesco Stronger Starts, we've been able to achieve that – which I think is a necessity and not a luxury.' Valuable donations To help children return to school, Tesco Stronger Starts is donating 10p from selected products, which will provide direct funding for schools. Pick up items from brands such as Nivea, Aquafresh and Haliborange in-store between 21 July and 12 August and, with every purchase, 10p will be donated to the Stronger Starts fund, helping provide direct grants to schools in time for the new school year. Learn more here about how your donation, no matter how small, can make a huge difference.
Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
How you can help combat holiday hunger this summer
The summer holidays are almost here, and millions of kids across the UK are looking forward to weeks off school. However, for many parents, the long break won't be full of fun and excitement. Instead, it will be a time of stress and anxiety as they struggle with the additional cost of feeding their household. According to research by anti-poverty charity Trussell, a record 9.3 million people in the UK are currently facing hunger and hardship, with young children under five being the most at risk*. And the charity expects to see continued high levels of need once the school term ends. Fortunately, charities on the frontlines of the fight against food poverty are now preparing to meet this rising demand - but they still need extra help. Tesco is making it easier for its customers to get involved and help provide immediate relief to those experiencing holiday hunger. For customers shopping in-store, Tesco is providing pre-packed donation bags featuring healthy, long-life food items such as tinned tomatoes, sweetcorn, and pineapple. These donation bags will be available in large Tesco stores across England and Wales from 21 July to 30 August, and in Scotland and Northern Ireland from 30 June to 10 August. The bags typically cost between £2 and £4, allowing you to choose one that fits your budget. All you have to do is pick a bag off the stand on your way into the store, take it to the tills and pay for it along with your own shopping, then simply drop it in the donation point near the exit. All food collected will be distributed by FareShare and Trussell to local charities and food banks, helping those in communities just like yours. Also, between 25 and 31 August, the retailer will give you the option to 'round up' your total to the nearest £1 at checkout self-service tills. This additional amount will be split between Trussell, which operates one of the UK's largest networks of food banks, and FareShare, a UK charity dedicated to combating hunger and reducing food waste. Shoppers who feel they're able to contribute a bit more can add further items to their basket from the 'most needed' list below and drop them off at the in-store collection points. You can also donate directly online here. The campaign is part of Tesco's year-round support for Trussell and FareShare, and follows the £8 million Stronger Starts initiative, launched in 2023, which funds healthy food and fitness activities for children. As part of the initiative, Tesco implemented the Fruit & Veg for Schools scheme, providing an extra piece of fresh fruit or vegetable each day for up to 140,000 kids in the 400 schools with the highest ratio of free school meals. This summer, each participating school will receive a £250 Tesco gift card to ensure pupils have access to extra food during the break. Also, during the school summer holidays, for families shopping in-store, Tesco's popular Kids Eat Free scheme will return to its cafes across the UK. This programme offers one free Kids Hot Meal Deal, Kids Breakfast, or Kids Pick 'n' Mix deal with each item bought by an adult for as little as 60p when they show their Tesco Clubcard or Clubcard app at the till. Last July and August, donations from Tesco customers supported food banks in the Trussell community to provide more than 1.4 million meals for families. Emma Revie, chief executive of Trussell, said, 'With some children missing out on free school meals, and parents facing additional costs such as school uniforms and shoes for the new term, Tesco has stepped up to help once again. 'By providing multiple avenues of support and building awareness among the public, Tesco is helping us ensure more families can put food on their tables. We're extremely grateful for this ongoing generosity.' Kris Gibbon-Walsh, chief executive of Fareshare, said the campaign will make a huge difference to families this summer. 'The food we provide doesn't just feed people; it offers a gateway to other services and activities that will help countless children play, have fun and make friends this summer. 'That's why the donation bags in Tesco stores are vital. Any Tesco shoppers who can donate an item or two to FareShare will be making a significant difference to children and families this summer.' Claire De Silva, head of communities at Tesco, added: 'Our partners at FareShare and Trussell are seeing families and children needing extra support through the school holidays. 'Our pre-packed donation bags make it easy for customers to donate the most in-demand items to Trussell and FareShare.'
Scotsman
15-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
New Tesco Express store opens in Edinburgh district.
A brand-new, highly anticipated Tesco Express store has opened its doors in last week. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Located in the Ocean Terminal shopping centre, Tesco Express opened its doors for the first time, with eager shoppers keen to take a look at the new store. The new store is open 7 days a week from 7am-10pm and has employed 20 staff to help serve shoppers, whether they are doing their weekly shop, buying lunch or picking up a snack. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Tesco Ocean Terminal Express features an InPost parcel service and national lottery machine, with a Costa Coffee machine being available from next week. The new store is located in the Ocean Terminal shopping centre in Leith. Dean Conway, store manager at Tesco Ocean Terminal Express, said: "We're thrilled to finally open our doors and serve the people of Edinburgh. Ocean Terminal shopping centre has been missing a main food retailer for years, despite facing onto the Royal Yacht Brittania which alone attracts 400,000 visitors each year, so it was a no brainer to open our new location here! Dean continued: "Our shelves feature a wide range of everyday essentials such as fresh produce, bakery treats, healthcare items, and of course, everyone's favourite meal deal. 'I'm proud to be leading a fantastic team in store and we are all looking forward to meeting our new customers over the coming weeks.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The store will also be part of the Tesco Stronger Starts grant scheme, which invites local schools and community groups to apply for funding that supports the health and wellbeing of children. The new store has employed 20 staff members so far. The scheme sees three local projects voted on by customers in-store every three months, with first place awarded up to £1,500, second place up to £1,000, and third place up to £500. The new Express store will also be working alongside Cyrenians, an Edinburgh-based charity helping people find food, work, and shelter.
Glasgow Times
04-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Tesco expands food support for Glasgow kids this summer
Tesco is extending its help through the Stronger Starts programme, with targeted support for children who normally receive free school meals but risk going hungry during the summer break. 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." Read more: I played under Steven Gerrard at Rangers - he's the reason I've now had big move 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.
