Tesco is giving away free bags of food today — full list of those eligible

| Senior Lifestyle Reporter Published July 29, 2026 12:03pm Updated July 29, 2026 12:03pm Tesco is giving away free bags of groceries today (Picture: Shutterstock / Alastair Wallace) Tesco is giving away free bags of grocery essentials today (July 29). But while you might expect this to be a move to combat rising costs and help those struggling to afford the weekly shop, the actual reason might surprise you. The retailer will be gifting the essentials to holidaymakers touching down in the UK today, at London Southend Airport. And only people arriving on certain flights will be eligible to claim the freebies. Here’s everything you need to know… How to get a free bag of shopping from Tesco Only certain people are eligible to claim the freebies (Picture: PA) Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. As part of a partnership with easyJet holidays, Tesco will be running a pop-up known as the ‘Back From Holiday Shop’. This will be located in the baggage claim area of London Southend Airport on July 29. Tesco and easyJet (a Clubcard reward partner) will be offering the ‘ultimate welcome home’, giving away items Brits say they most want after returning from a trip – such as fresh milk, tea bags, and a loaf of bread. Travellers arriving at the airport on easyJet flights between 12 pm and 5 pm will be able to take a complimentary bag. The eligible flights include: EZY4661 – arriving from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) at 11:45 EZY5706 – arriving from Alicante (ALC) at 12:55 EZY5728- arriving from Malta (MLA) at 14:30 EZY7511 – arriving from Faro (FAO) at 16:10 EZY5726 – arriving from Gran Canaria (LPA) at 16:35 What’s in the Tesco bag? Those able to nab some freebies will be treated to: Tesco Finest 80 English Breakfast Tea Bags, 250g Tesco British Semi Skimmed Milk, 2 pints Tesco Finest Wholemeal Seeds & Grains Loaf, 800g Tesco Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce, 420g Tesco Yorkshire Pudding Batter Mix, 130g Tesco Finest Mature English Cheddar Cheese, 350g Tesco Extracts Aloe Vera Body Lotion, 400ml Tesco Custard Cream Biscuits, 400g Tesco Carrots, 500g Tesco Whole Cucumber Tesco Finest Strawberries, 300g Tesco Non Bio Liquid Detergent Super Concentrated 60W, 1.5L There are some rules for claiming a freebie, though. The bags are restricted to one per household, are subject to availability while stocks last, and the exact items inside may vary. How to win a Tesco or easyJet voucher If you aren’t coming back from a holiday today, you could still win money off your groceries, as Tesco is also running a competition with voucher prizes. Taking place on Instagram, Tesco and easyJet holidays will be giving away ten £250 vouchers for Tesco to be spent in-store, and one lucky entrant will also win a free holiday worth £1,500. Deals of the Day Wuka launches the UK’s first period-proof swimwear for heavy flows Bridgerton fans are rushing to buy these new Netflix-inspired perfumes now £12 off The affordable summer wardrobe update you'll wear from rooftop drinks to beach holidays The £7.99 lip balm beauty fans love for glossy, hydrated lips just dropped four new shades This Keskine hydrogel mask could fix your summer skin The promotion is open to those over 18 and UK residents only. To enter, simply like the competition post, follow @easyjetholidays and @tesco on Instagram, and leave a comment sharing the one essential you always want after a holiday. Winners will be selected randomly. Do you have a story you’d like to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@metro.co.uk Arrow MORE: London bakery with ‘perfect’ fluffy cakes plans to open 20 new sites across UK Arrow MORE: Lidl teams up with top chef to make ‘delicious’ meals starting from 74p Arrow MORE: Center Parcs is making a major change to its villages across the UK The Slice Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.