Applications invited for Tesco funding scheme in Ilkley

Tesco in Ilkley is encouraging applications from LS29 schools and organisations for its community Stronger Starts scheme.

Grants of up to £1,500 are available, funding supports projects focused on improving access to healthy, nutritious food for children and young people, and the elderly.

Applications for food-based initiatives such as breakfast clubs, holiday meal programmes, and cookery and nutrition sessions are welcomed. Community food-growing projects and groups with a focus on healthy snacks are also eligible.

Sarah, the community champion at the Springs Lane store said:

“Groups can apply online on the Tesco Stronger Starts website and filling in the application, people can also nominate a project.

“For example a football team who provides fruit at snack time or a school project teaching children about healthy food giving out samples or a cooking class. Community hall feeding the elderly or a food bank supporting the community. It must be a non profit organisation or school.

“If anyone would like to contact me, they are welcome to drop in store and ask for me or email on 2731@uk.tesco.com”

Each round of funding sees three shortlisted projects go forward to a customer vote in Tesco stores.

Shoppers receive a blue token and can use it to vote for their preferred cause, with the number of tokens determining the amount of funding each project receives - either £1,500, £1,000 or £500.

For further information, to apply or nominate please visit: tescostrongerstarts.org.uk