Publication - Advice and guidance

Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on support, information, food and other essentials

Published: 23 May 2020

Directorate:: Housing and Social Justice Directorate
Part of:: Coronavirus in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies

Guidance on the help and support available to protect the wellbeing of people affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).

Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on support, information, food and other essentials

Gift card schemes

Information about gift card scheme offers which provide a contactless, safe and secure way to allow others to shop in store for them.

Table of gift card scheme offers (accurate as at May 2020)


Retailer	What is the offer	How to access the offer	Help (ensure you have any order numbers to hand)
Asda	Volunteer Shopping Card: E-Gift card distributed by email to a friend or helper	Asda volunteer shopping e-card	0800 519 33 33 (general helpline) (9am – 5pm Monday to Friday)
Asda	Volunteer Shopping Card: Physical card which can be dispatched by post to the person of your choice	Asda volunteer shopping card
Tesco	Volunteer e-Gift card distributed by email to a friend or helper	Tesco gift cards	0800 50 55 55 (8am – 8pm Monday to Saturday and 9am – 6pm Sunday) FAQ Section
Sainsburys	Volunteer Shopping Card: E-Gift card distributed by email to a friend or helper	Sainsbury's gift card	0371 200 1597 overseas, +44 1765 643128. Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm and Saturdays 9am to 12:30pm Email: Sainsburys@voucherexpress.net FAQ Section
Morrisons	Digital card Distributed by email to a friend or helper	Morrisons digital gift card	Morrisons Gift Card Support: 0344 381 5042, 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week FAQ Section
Morrisons	Physical card Can order Gift Card online and it will be dispatched by post to person of your choice	Morrisons gift card
Waitrose	Physical gift card only Can order Gift Card online and it will be dispatched by post to person of your choice	JohnLewisGiftCard	Phone: 0330 123 0350
Aldi	Aldi Voucher (physical card) Blue Voucher – everyday essentials Orange Voucher – everyday essentials excluding alcohol Can order Gift Card online and it will be dispatched by post to person of your choice	Aldi vouchers	Phone: 0800 042 0800 Monday to Saturday 8:00 to 20:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 16:00 E-mail: vouchers@aldi.co.uk
Co-op	Community Shopping Card (physical card) Order by phone and dispatched to you by post. You can then pass the card to the person of your choice. Can also connect to local volunteers in area if needed to collect and deliver shopping	Dedicated Co-op phone line: 0800 029 4592	Call the dedicated Co-op phone line: 0800 029 4592