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Scotsman
4 days ago
- 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.
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.'
Scotsman
03-07-2025
- General
- Scotsman
Tesco announces extra support for children and families facing hunger over the school holidays this summer
With the school holidays now underway, Tesco is providing extra help to support children and their families this summer, as part of its Stronger Starts programme. The initiatives are in response to the crucial need to support children who would normally receive free school meals during term time and are therefore at risk of missing meals during the holiday period. 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... Last summer, nearly a third (32%) of families with children reported sometimes or often being unable to afford balanced meals in the previous month, according to research from Trussell and today, one in four children under the age of five are at risk of needing to use a food bank. Additional research from Tesco highlights the challenges faced in the school holidays. Last summer, one in 12 respondents said that in the past their children have had to miss meals due to financial constraints – a problem alleviated during term time by access to free school meals. Pre-filled donation bags Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad For families shopping in store, the supermarket will also be running its Kids Eat Free scheme in its 317 cafés across the UK over the school summer holidays. This summer, Tesco will sell its pre-packed food donation bags in all large stores. The bags, which typically cost between £2 and £3, are pre-filled with healthy and nutritious long-life items and can be picked up in store and paid for at the checkout. The donated food goes directly to FareShare and Trussell, who will distribute it to charities and food banks to help families who need it most across the UK. Last summer, Trussell food banks supported 391,000 people with emergency food – 143,000 of whom were children, and the charity expects to see continued high levels of need this summer. Grants for schools providing food and activities Schools are running holiday breakfast and lunch clubs to tackle the lack of free school meals and keep pupils fed and active. Tesco is supporting them by giving £200 gift cards to all 400 schools that are part of its term-time Fruit and Veg for Schools programme. Donation bags will be available in Scottish stores from 30th June to 10th August. Tesco Fruit & Veg for Schools supports pupils in schools where there is a higher-than-average free school meal ratio, and in total aims to provide around 16 million pieces of fruit and vegetables. Over a school year, that's the equivalent of 110 portions per child on average. Round up at the till Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad From 25th – 31st August, customers will have the chance to round up their bill at the checkout to the nearest pound with the funds being split between FareShare and Trussell to support their work over the summer. Customers shopping online will also be able to make a monetary donation as they check out. Last year, generous Tesco shoppers donated just over £500,000. Kids Eat Free in cafes For families shopping in store, the supermarket will also be running its Kids Eat Free scheme in its 317 cafés across the UK over the school summer holidays. The supermarket's cafés will be offering one free Kids Hot Meal Deal, Kids Breakfast or Kids Pick 'n' Mix deal with each item bought by an adult from as little as 60p, when showing their Tesco Clubcard or Clubcard App at the till. One of the groups who has benefitted from the Holiday Helps campaign is Peeblesshire Foodbank, who provide food to people who need that extra support. Fiona Dalgleish, manager at Peeblesshire Foodbank, said: 'Tesco donation bags make things so much easier for both people making donations and for us too! We can tell Tesco what we need, they make up packs of varying sizes and Tesco customers can simply pick them up, pay for them and pop them into the collection basket. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'It's so easy - the customers know that they're giving us exactly what we need and the gaps on our shelves fill found donations really increase during the initiative, it really works for us. Thank you Tesco for a great scheme, it makes the world of difference for the people who use our food bank.' 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.' Emma Revie, CEO at Trussell 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. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad '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. 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.' Kris Gibbon-Walsh, CEO at FareShare 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.'
Daily Record
30-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Discover how a small change on your next shop can help feed children this summer
Although the summer holidays are often a time of excitement for families across the UK, they can also present challenges for parents when it comes to making sure the household is well fed, especially without the support of free school meals and continued cost-of-living challenges. According to research by anti-poverty charity Trussell, a record 9.3 million people in the UK are currently facing hunger and hardship, over a quarter of those being children*. Keen to help, Tesco is running a summer initiative that enables customers to get involved and provide fast relief to those experiencing hunger over the school holidays. For in-store shoppers, Tesco will be offering pre-packed donation bags filled with nutritious, long-lasting food items like tinned tomatoes, sweetcorn and pineapple. These bags will be available to pick up in large Tesco stores across the UK throughout July and August; for Scotland and Northern Ireland specifically, they will be on offer from 30 June to 10 August. To get involved, simply select a bag when entering the store and purchase it along with your other shopping, then place it at the donation point near the exit. The bags will typically cost from £2 to £4, allowing you to choose one that best suits you and your budget. All collected food will be distributed by FareShare and Trussell to local charities and food banks, aiding those in communities up and down the country. From 25 to 31 August, you can also choose to 'round up' your purchases to the nearest £1 at checkout self-service tills. This extra money will be shared between Trussell – which operates one of the nation's largest food bank networks – and FareShare, a charity focused on fighting hunger and reducing food waste. Additionally, shoppers who feel able to contribute more can add extra items to their basket from a 'most needed' list and drop them off at collection points in Tesco stores. You can also donate directly online here. This summer's most-needed items 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 Sponge/rice pudding Continued support This summertime initiative is part of Tesco's ongoing support for Trussell and FareShare and follows the £8 million Stronger Starts programme launched in 2023, which funds healthy eating and fitness activities for children. As part of this drive, Tesco introduced the Fruit & Veg for Schools scheme, supplying an additional piece of fresh produce daily to up to 140,000 children in 400 schools with the highest ratio of free school meals. Plus, during the summer holidays, each participating school will receive a £250 Tesco gift card to provide additional food access for pupils. Tesco's support doesn't end there, however, as the retailer is bringing back its Kids Eat Free scheme across UK cafes over the summer period. This initiative includes a complimentary Kids Hot Meal Deal, Kids Breakfast, or Kids Pick 'n' Mix deal with any purchase made by an adult, for as little as 60p, when presenting their Tesco Clubcard or app at checkout. Last summer, donations from Tesco customers enabled Trussell food banks to deliver over 1.4 million meals to families across the UK. 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.' Chief executive of Fareshare, Kris Gibbon-Walsh added: '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.' Claire De Silva, head of communities at Tesco, stressed how crucial these efforts are: 'Our partners at FareShare and Trussell are seeing families and children needing extra support through the school holidays. 'Without free school meals in the holidays, they find it difficult to make ends meet and ensure children receive healthy, nutritious meals. 'Our pre-packed donation bags make it easy for customers to donate the most in-demand items to Trussell and FareShare.'
