Tesco Ireland is helping to build communities and improve children’s health [Video]

At Tesco Ireland we are proud to be one of Ireland’s largest grocery retailers, having operated in the Irish retail market for over 25 years.

With 177 stores nationwide, Tesco is responsible of over 45,000 jobs directly and indirectly nationwide, including 13,500 colleagues in towns across Ireland.

We are proud to be a good neighbour, helping to build thriving communities and improving children’s health in the communities we serve.

Stronger Starts schools programme doubledTesco Ireland hit another positive milestone earlier this year as we doubled the DEIS primary schools nationwide receiving supports from the Stronger Starts schools programme, months ahead of schedule.

Every week of the school term, 5,400 children in 240 DEIS primary schools receive free, fresh food packs containing seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables including apples, onions, potatoes, and carrots.

Doubling the number of schools involved means hundreds more primary school children and their families are getting help to make and create healthier meals at …