An Post confirmed as Tesco’s Stronger Starts distributor

Tesco Stronger Starts joins forces with An Post

This first-of-its-kind partnership leverages An Post's extensive nationwide distribution and delivery network to ensure children across Ireland have access to free nutritious food, supporting their health and well-being

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4 February 2025

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Tesco Ireland recently announced a new partnership with An Post as the new logistics provider for its Stronger Starts food programme.

According to the retailer this new collaboration will see An Post deliver thousands of Tesco Stronger Starts food packs to 240 DEIS primary schools nationwide every week.

The free packs, received by thousands of children, contain a nutritious mix of seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables including apples, onions, potatoes, and carrots, it added.

A ‘stronger start’

“Tesco’s work with An Post brings fresh, healthy food to DEIS primary schools across Ireland at a very local community level, helping children who need it most to have a stronger start in life.” said Rosemary Garth, communications director, Tesco Ireland.

“This collaboration not only supports children’s health but also aligns with An Post and Tesco’s shared commitment to sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).”

Garrett Bridgeman, managing director of Mail and Parcels at An Post, added: “By utilising our existing delivery routes, fleet and expertise, we will minimise the environmental impact of the Stronger Starts programme, demonstrating our commitment to sustainability and innovation.”

Initial launch

Launched as a pilot in 2021, the Tesco Stronger Starts Food programme initially provided free fresh food packs to children in just 40 DEIS schools.

The programme has since rapidly expanded, aiming to support children who need it most with access to free fresh fruit and vegetables, promoting healthier diets, better wellbeing, and stronger starts in life.

Read more: Tesco Stronger Starts programme to double impact to 240 schools by end of 2024 

 

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