Waitrose Community Matters (Green Token Scheme)

Grants available for: local projects that bring people together, empower healthier lifestyles or promote sustainable food systems
Size of grants given: Between £500 and £1500
Deadline: None

Aims of Fund

  • Tackling hunger
  • Bringing people together
  • Empowering healthier lifestyles
  • Sowing seeds for the future

Who can apply

For local community groups and charitable organisations.

How much and what can you apply for

How much you get depends on a public voting system, through people using the green tokens to vote for their favourite project in the supermarket. Once the project is accepted by Waitrose Community Matters team, the project with the most votes receives £1,500, while the second and third receive £1,000 and £500 respectively.

Your project should meet one of four different criteria:

  • Tackle food poverty (e.g. food banks, community kitchens)
  • Counter social isolation and foster connection. Projects can range from shared garden projects and community cooking classes, to regular lunch clubs for seniors, or other spaces where friendships can blossom over delicious food.
  • Empower healthier lifestyles through education around nutritious cooking. They can fund education and the equipment needed to cook nutritious food on any budget.
  • Initiatives that tackle food waste, reduce pollution and foster deeper connection with where our food comes from

How to apply

Contact your local Waitrose supermarket.

Deadline for application

None

Contact details

Green tokens | Waitrose & Partners

Updated 09/10/25 MS

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