During the May half-term, Tesco reintroduced its Kids Eat Free scheme to its 317 cafés across the UK .
The cafes will offer one free Kids Hot Meal Deal, Kids Breakfast Deal, 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.
Popular menu items include beans or avocado on toast, fish fingers, baked chicken goujons, and sandwiches. Hot main meals include a vegetable side dish and the sandwich pick-n-mix.
“We know some parents worry about the extra expense that school holidays can bring. Offering free meals is one way we can support families during this time and help give children a stronger start,” said Claire De Silva, Tesco head of communities.
In 2023, Tesco provided more than 440,000 free meals to children and families during school holidays. It has also passed on savings to customers by cutting prices on over 4,000 items by an average of 12 percent.
Another initiative last year was Stronger Starts, a £5m grant programme, in partnership with Groundwork UK, to give children across the UK a stronger start in life. It helped schools and children’s groups provide nutritious food and healthy activities that support young people’s physical and mental well-being.
Customers can support their local school and children’s groups by dropping the Tesco blue token they receive at checkout into the relevant voting box as they leave the store.
To help with the cost of half-term, customers can also exchange their Clubcard vouchers with Tesco Reward Partners, including family favourites such as PizzaExpress and Cineworld.
