Latest news with #ClaireDeSilva
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.
Daily Record
04-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Kids eat free in Dumfries and Galloway Tesco stores during summer holidays
The move is one of a number of steps the supermarket giant is taking to help out families as part of its Stronger Starts programme. Kids can eat for free in Dumfries and Galloway Tesco stores during the summer holidays. It's one of a number of steps the supermarket giant is taking to help out families as part of its Stronger Starts programme. The retailer is taking action to ensure children who would normally receive free school meals during term time don't miss out during the holidays. One free kids meal will be on offer with each item an adult buys in a Tesco cafe, providing they show their Clubcard or Clubcard App at the till. Tesco – which has two supermarkets in Dumfries as well as shops in Castle Douglas, Annan, Kirkcudbright, Lockerbie and Stranraer – is also selling pre-packed food donation bags, usually costing between £2 and £3, in all large stores. These can be picked up and paid for at the checkout, with the donated food going to directly to the FareShare and Trussell charities. They will then distribute it to charities and food banks to help families who need it most across the UK. Schools running holiday breakfast and lunch clubs during the holidays that also take part in Tesco's Fruit and Vet for Schools programme will be given £200 gift cards. And between August 25 and 31, shoppers can round up their bill to the nearest pound, with funds being split between FareShare and Trussell. Head of communities at Tesco, Claire De Silva, 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.' Trussell CEO, Emma Revie, added: '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 one million parcels for children last year, illustrating the unacceptable levels of hardship so many families are currently facing. 'No-one should need to turn to a charity for something as essential as food, and as we work towards achieving the long-term change needed, Tesco's support this summer will make a real difference to families across the UK.' CEO of FareShare, Kris Gibbon-Walsh, said: 'During the school holidays, families across the UK will be facing financial pressures as they juggle the cost of childcare and food and turning to their local community and charities for support. 'The food that we provide doesn't just feed people, it provides a gateway to other services and activities that will help countless children to play, have fun and make friends this summer. 'That's why the donation bags in Tesco stores are vital. Any Tesco shoppers that can donate an item or two to FareShare will be making a big difference to children and families this summer.'
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tesco asks customers to help feed hungry families with donation bags
Tesco customers in York are encouraged to pick up extra donation bags at checkout to help families facing financial difficulties during the school holidays. The pre-packed bags, filled with healthy long-life food items, will be available in all large Tesco stores across the UK from April 7 to 20. Claire De Silva, head of communities at Tesco, said: "With the lack of free school meal provision during the holidays, we know that families find it difficult to make ends meet and give their kids nutritious meals. "Our pre-packed donation bags will give a much needed top up to FareShare and Trussell and make a difference to the lives of thousands of children and their families." The initiative is part of Tesco's year-round Stronger Starts campaign, which includes the Fruit and Veg for Schools programme, helping more than 400 schools with high rates of free school meals by offering grants for purchasing fruit and vegetables from Tesco stores. Emma Revie, CEO at Trussell, said: "Our network of food banks distributed more than 1.1 million food parcels for children last year, almost double the amount provided just five years ago, and this illustrates the unacceptable levels of hardship that many people are currently facing. "Tesco's support this Easter will make a real difference to families across the UK." The most-needed items for FareShare and Trussell are UHT and powdered milk; tinned meat and fish; long life fruit juice; cooking/pasta sauces; tinned vegetables; tinned and dried soup; pasta, rice, and noodles; cereal and porridge; tea and coffee; and sponge/rice pudding.
