Archived on 6/5/2022

Ways of paying volunteers for shopping

marymck
3 Apr '20

I just had an email from Asda with this message …

Volunteer shopping card

This week we proudly launched a dedicated volunteer shopping card to help the many people self-isolating and unable to go out to buy their shopping. With the support of millions of amazing volunteers, we’ll be able to make sure these vulnerable customers have access to their shopping essentials. Customers can buy these shopping cards online, top up and give to their family member, friend, or NHS volunteer to pay for their shopping without the hassle of using cash or bank cards. This also promotes a contactless way of shopping, essential for reducing risk to our self-isolating customers. These volunteer shopping cards can be bought at asda.com/volunteercard

I don’t even know if we have a local Asda and I’ve finally managed to get an online order for my shopping, but thought this might be of use to someone.

HannahM
3 Apr '20

There’s an Asda in Peckham.

GillB
3 Apr '20

Once one supermarket does this, others will follow…