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Tesco has announced that its Fruit and Veg Grants programme is open for applications. The programme supports projects that help children and young people access healthy food, including fresh fruit and vegetables.
Grants will be awarded primarily to schools and groups that support children and young people. These can include voluntary or community organisations (including registered charities/companies), Sports teams for young people, uniformed services (Brownies, Guides, Scouts, Cadets etc, nurseries and playgroups. This list is not exhaustive and many other types of organisations that can be funded.
Grants of £500, £1,000 and £1,500 are available for projects that incorporate provision of healthy food including fruit and veg, such a breakfast clubs, providing holiday club lunches or healthy snacks.
Examples include:
- Breakfast/after school clubs that provide fruit and veg for pupils
- Sports clubs that provide healthy food as part of the project or a much- needed half time boost
- Growing initiatives to grow your own fruit and veg or cooking classes using the food to learn
- Holiday clubs that provide healthy meals and snacks
- Projects providing SEND provision with healthy snacks/meals
- Youth clubs that provide a healthy meal/snack
- Addressing holiday hunger amongst children outside of school time
- Healthy eating projects that support families to cook healthy meals on a budget
- Foodbanks to provide food support to families
Shortlisted projects are put forward for Tesco’s in-store blue token customer vote, with all shortlisted projects receiving funding. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis all year round
Applications can be made at any time.
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