Tesco is getting ready to welcome customers to the opening of it’s new Tesco Express store in Penrith.
The new store on Carleton Avenue will open on Tomorrow (Thursday May 22nd May) at 12pm.
As well as providing a wide range of great value food, the new store will feature Tesco’s community programmes - Tesco Stronger Starts and Community Food Connection – making a difference across the local area. The opening of the new Penrith store is also creating 11 new jobs.
Supporting the local community is hugely important to Tesco and its colleagues and the supermarket’s customers have already helped donate thousands of pounds in grants to projects in the local area through Stronger Starts.
Since its launch in 2015, the Community Food Connection Scheme has donated thousands of meals to local charities in the area. The scheme supports local groups and charities by donating surplus food free of charge to help them feed local people who need a little extra help.
There will also be a permanent food donation point where customers can donate long life items to help those most in need in the local community through Tesco’s charity partners FareShare and Trussell
Given the pressures on household budgets, Tesco said it remains committed to providing value now more than ever. With customers increasingly looking to save money on their food shop, this store will have a combination of Aldi Price Match, Low Everyday Prices and Clubcard Prices to ensure they are getting the best deals every time they shop.
Ian White, store manager, said: “We are extremely excited to be opening our new store and helping to serve the local community. We want to offer great value to our customers and the benefits of Tesco Clubcard and Clubcard Prices.
“We’ve got colleagues joining the team from the local area. We know that local knowledge and experience will be so important as we look to build connections and play our part in the community.”
Any local groups that would benefit from Tesco Stronger Starts funding are encouraged to apply here: https://tescostrongerstarts.org.uk/
The Community Food Connection scheme is run in partnership with food redistribution charity FareShare. Each month more than a million meals of food are donated. To find out about the scheme, please visit:https://www.tescoplc.com/sustainability/product/food-waste/supporting-customers-communities/community-food-connection/
The Penrith store will follow the opening on Thursday at 12pm be open daily 7am to 10pm Monday to Sunday.
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