The Tesco Fruit & Veg grant programme has now officially launched alongside Tesco’s national strategy campaign: ‘Free Fruit & Veg for Schools’.
This funding aims to make a positive difference to children and improve their access to free fruit and veg to support a healthy, nutritious diet.
Every four months, three local projects are selected to be in the customer vote in Tesco stores throughout the UK. Every project shortlisted for the vote receives funding but a vote using a blue token will make the difference to just how much funding each project receives – up to £500, £1,000 or £1,500.
Eligible project ideas include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Organisations that provide a healthy meal/snack as part of the project
- Addressing holiday hunger amongst children outside of school time
- Healthy eating projects that support families to cook healthy meals on a budget
- Foodbanks who provide food support to families
- Growing produce in allotments/planters
- Healthy eating projects that support families
Please visit www.tescoplc.com/fruit-and-veg-grants for more information.
*Please note that Tesco Stronger Starts is still in operation until Friday 1st May 2026 for those who are in the process of applying. If you have any questions or queries, particularly if you are already a Stronger Starts applicant or were looking to apply for Tesco Stronger Starts, please email our Enabler on [email protected] for guidance.