Chance to win €1k voucher as schools across Louth implement 'Let's Grow' programme
Grow boxes will include seeds, compostable pots, and expert guides to help grow their own food
Over 1,500 children across Louth, including Kilsaran NS and Tullyallen NS, are getting involved in the ‘Let’s Grow’ programme by SuperValu and social enterprise GIY which is rolling out in schools in the coming week.
SuperValu ‘Let’s Grow’ boxes will bring hands-on food education to schools across the county to help spark a love for growing and healthy eating among young children.
The grow boxes will include seeds, compostable pots, and expert guides to help them grow their own food and equipping them with the skills to cultivate fresh produce in the classroom.
Schools will also have the chance to win prizes, including a €1,000 growing voucher.
Kilsaran NS and Tullyallen NS are just some of the schools participating in this exciting project locally, which will engage 170,000 children nationwide in food-growing activities by the end of 2025.
Ali Honour, Campus Director & Head of Food, GIY, said: "This initiative is a powerful opportunity to equip children with essential life skills - growing their own food and developing a deep appreciation for fresh, seasonal, and nutritious ingredients. At a time when the climate crisis and cost of living challenges are converging, ensuring that future generations have the knowledge and confidence to feed themselves is more critical than ever.”
SuperValu Managing Director Luke Hanlon said: “SuperValu is proud to partner with GIY for the third year of the ‘SuperValu Let’s GROW’ initiative, empowering 170,000 primary students by 2025 to grow their own food and understand the benefits of healthy and sustainably sourced food produce. As Ireland’s leading community retailer, supporting communities is the essence of what we do., We wish to inspire the next generation by teaching them the lifelong benefits of growing one's own food."