Small tokens, big difference
Small tokens, big difference
With your help, Community Matters supports thousands of local projects across the UK using food to make a difference.
Help us make a difference in your community
We’d be nothing without the communities throughout the UK that are home to our stores. Community Matters means we can give something back, and help make a difference to local people through our greatest love – food.
Community Matters has donated over £50 million to good causes to date, but there’s so much more for us to do.
Help us and have a say in where future funds go, by picking up a token at the checkout and voting for the cause that means the most to you.
£50+ million donated to local causes
1000s of charities supported each year
15+ years running
How we're making a difference
Tackling hunger head on
No one in our community should go hungry. Through Community Matters we’re helping to get food on every table by partnering with local food banks, community kitchens, and charitable organisations so that everyone who needs nutritious food can get it.
Bringing people together
Community Matters is helping local groups come together, countering social isolation and fostering connection. From shared garden projects and community cooking classes, to regular lunch clubs for seniors, we’re helping to build spaces where friendships can blossom over delicious food.
Empowering healthier lifestyles
The journey to wellbeing often starts in the kitchen. Our support can inspire local communities to live healthier lives by funding education and the equipment needed to cook nutritious food on any budget. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy fresh, wholesome food.
Sowing seeds for the future
We're passionate about creating a sustainable food system and protecting it for future generations. Community Matters supports initiatives that tackle food waste, reduce pollution and foster a deeper connection with where our food comes from. We believe that small changes like these in local communities when added together can make a big impact.
Vote for a local cause today
Vote for a local cause today
1. Collect your green token at the checkout
Look out for the Community Matters token unit as you leave the store.
2. Have your say
Vote for the local cause that means the most to you.
3. We’ll donate on your behalf
The project with the most votes receives £1,500, while the second and third receive £1,000 and £500 respectively.