We all love a good rant every now and then, especially when it comes to those little everyday frustrations. It's in those moments that we often discover we're not alone, and our fellow Aussies might have the same concerns.

Just the other day, there was this Woolworths shopper who made a video expressing their frustration about the supermarket's 'forced philanthropy' at the self-serve checkouts. The video caught the attention of many people on the internet and got quite a discussion going.

In the fiery video uploaded to social media, the passionate customer expressed her fury at the donation prompt that pops up when you're trying to pay for your groceries at the self-serve register.

The prompt asks customers if they'd like to round up their shopping total to a whole dollar, donating the excess to non-profit organisations. While people are free to tap 'yes' or 'no' to the donation, the situation has ignited a heated debate on the issue.

A shopper spoke out about the 'forced philanthropy' in supermarket checkouts. Credit: TikTok.

'Has anyone else just had a gutful of this forced philanthropy shakedown every time you go to the supermarket?' the frustrated woman asked in the video.

She continued: 'And I know what you're going to say, you can say to me “Oh, you know you can just say no” or “You can just press no”... But here's the thing. I do press no because I'm just morally opposed to multibillion-dollar companies doing shakedowns of consumers when they just want to buy red grapes and tampons.'

To address the retailer directly, she added, 'No, I don't want my 85c refund. What I do want is for you, as a multi-million-dollar conglomerate, to start making these donations yourselves.'

A number of fellow shoppers chimed in, agreeing with her sentiment:

'Honestly, I'm already struggling to pay for the tampons and grapes; that's 85c that I'll need tomorrow when I have to buy milk and bread,' said one. Another commented: 'Amen! I used to feel guilty saying no, but now I'm just an average single mum trying to do my best.'

A third chimed in: 'Preach it, sister.' One member shared: 'Finally, someone said it! I absolutely resent that EFTPOS shakeup tells me to donate at every place I go, be it petrol or groceries or whatever!'

Just a quick heads-up, everyone: the video below contains some strong language, so please be aware and decide whether you're comfortable watching it!

​

In response to the growing concern, a Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts at self-serve registers, sharing their success in raising millions for charity.

'At Woolworths, supporting Australian communities is a top priority,' the spokesperson said. In addition to the company's commitment to community partners and not-for-profit organisations, they explained that customers were given the option for voluntary small change donations.

The spokesperson reassured that in the past two years, these small donations had accumulated millions for various partners and urged people to remember there's no obligation to donate.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper has expressed frustration over the donation prompt at self-serve checkouts.
• In a video posted on social media, the customer criticised the act of 'forced philanthropy' by the supermarket giant.
• Other users on social media agreed with the shopper's frustration and shared their experiences.
• A Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts, stating that they have raised millions for charity and are entirely voluntary.

It's wonderful to give back and support charities whenever possible, but it's essential never to feel obligated to donate if it becomes too burdensome for your personal finances.

Remember, you have the right to decline if you so choose, and there are always alternative ways to contribute or donate at a time that suits your financial situation better.

We'd love to hear your opinion on this! Do you find donation pop-ups helpful, or do they just become an annoyance? Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below!

 

[Markenny]

We all love a good rant every now and then, especially when it comes to those little everyday frustrations. It's in those moments that we often discover we're not alone, and our fellow Aussies might have the same concerns.

Just the other day, there was this Woolworths shopper who made a video expressing their frustration about the supermarket's 'forced philanthropy' at the self-serve checkouts. The video caught the attention of many people on the internet and got quite a discussion going.

In the fiery video uploaded to social media, the passionate customer expressed her fury at the donation prompt that pops up when you're trying to pay for your groceries at the self-serve register.

The prompt asks customers if they'd like to round up their shopping total to a whole dollar, donating the excess to non-profit organisations. While people are free to tap 'yes' or 'no' to the donation, the situation has ignited a heated debate on the issue.

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A shopper spoke out about the 'forced philanthropy' in supermarket checkouts. Credit: TikTok.

'Has anyone else just had a gutful of this forced philanthropy shakedown every time you go to the supermarket?' the frustrated woman asked in the video.

She continued: 'And I know what you're going to say, you can say to me “Oh, you know you can just say no” or “You can just press no”... But here's the thing. I do press no because I'm just morally opposed to multibillion-dollar companies doing shakedowns of consumers when they just want to buy red grapes and tampons.'

To address the retailer directly, she added, 'No, I don't want my 85c refund. What I do want is for you, as a multi-million-dollar conglomerate, to start making these donations yourselves.'

A number of fellow shoppers chimed in, agreeing with her sentiment:

'Honestly, I'm already struggling to pay for the tampons and grapes; that's 85c that I'll need tomorrow when I have to buy milk and bread,' said one. Another commented: 'Amen! I used to feel guilty saying no, but now I'm just an average single mum trying to do my best.'

A third chimed in: 'Preach it, sister.' One member shared: 'Finally, someone said it! I absolutely resent that EFTPOS shakeup tells me to donate at every place I go, be it petrol or groceries or whatever!'

Just a quick heads-up, everyone: the video below contains some strong language, so please be aware and decide whether you're comfortable watching it!

​

In response to the growing concern, a Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts at self-serve registers, sharing their success in raising millions for charity.

'At Woolworths, supporting Australian communities is a top priority,' the spokesperson said. In addition to the company's commitment to community partners and not-for-profit organisations, they explained that customers were given the option for voluntary small change donations.

The spokesperson reassured that in the past two years, these small donations had accumulated millions for various partners and urged people to remember there's no obligation to donate.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper has expressed frustration over the donation prompt at self-serve checkouts.
• In a video posted on social media, the customer criticised the act of 'forced philanthropy' by the supermarket giant.
• Other users on social media agreed with the shopper's frustration and shared their experiences.
• A Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts, stating that they have raised millions for charity and are entirely voluntary.

It's wonderful to give back and support charities whenever possible, but it's essential never to feel obligated to donate if it becomes too burdensome for your personal finances.

Remember, you have the right to decline if you so choose, and there are always alternative ways to contribute or donate at a time that suits your financial situation better.

We'd love to hear your opinion on this! Do you find donation pop-ups helpful, or do they just become an annoyance? Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below!

They are an annoyance, particularly as the YES section appears at the top of this request. So if you are really annoyed and in a hurry, you probably will press the YES section. I agree, the huge conglomerate companies can donate directly to organisations themselves.

 

[Gezzabel]

I am with you. Service has gone rotten. Went to deli for sliced meat, and got told that they don’t slice meat until 9.00am. Pathetic customer service. Done with Woollies for good, and from now on, it’s IGA or Coles. It’s a disgrace. To top it off, I might get $10 off with rewards dollars once a year! Ciao to Woollies.

 

[Carol]

We all love a good rant every now and then, especially when it comes to those little everyday frustrations. It's in those moments that we often discover we're not alone, and our fellow Aussies might have the same concerns.

Just the other day, there was this Woolworths shopper who made a video expressing their frustration about the supermarket's 'forced philanthropy' at the self-serve checkouts. The video caught the attention of many people on the internet and got quite a discussion going.

In the fiery video uploaded to social media, the passionate customer expressed her fury at the donation prompt that pops up when you're trying to pay for your groceries at the self-serve register.

The prompt asks customers if they'd like to round up their shopping total to a whole dollar, donating the excess to non-profit organisations. While people are free to tap 'yes' or 'no' to the donation, the situation has ignited a heated debate on the issue.

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A shopper spoke out about the 'forced philanthropy' in supermarket checkouts. Credit: TikTok.

'Has anyone else just had a gutful of this forced philanthropy shakedown every time you go to the supermarket?' the frustrated woman asked in the video.

She continued: 'And I know what you're going to say, you can say to me “Oh, you know you can just say no” or “You can just press no”... But here's the thing. I do press no because I'm just morally opposed to multibillion-dollar companies doing shakedowns of consumers when they just want to buy red grapes and tampons.'

To address the retailer directly, she added, 'No, I don't want my 85c refund. What I do want is for you, as a multi-million-dollar conglomerate, to start making these donations yourselves.'

A number of fellow shoppers chimed in, agreeing with her sentiment:

'Honestly, I'm already struggling to pay for the tampons and grapes; that's 85c that I'll need tomorrow when I have to buy milk and bread,' said one. Another commented: 'Amen! I used to feel guilty saying no, but now I'm just an average single mum trying to do my best.'

A third chimed in: 'Preach it, sister.' One member shared: 'Finally, someone said it! I absolutely resent that EFTPOS shakeup tells me to donate at every place I go, be it petrol or groceries or whatever!'

Just a quick heads-up, everyone: the video below contains some strong language, so please be aware and decide whether you're comfortable watching it!

​

In response to the growing concern, a Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts at self-serve registers, sharing their success in raising millions for charity.

'At Woolworths, supporting Australian communities is a top priority,' the spokesperson said. In addition to the company's commitment to community partners and not-for-profit organisations, they explained that customers were given the option for voluntary small change donations.

The spokesperson reassured that in the past two years, these small donations had accumulated millions for various partners and urged people to remember there's no obligation to donate.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper has expressed frustration over the donation prompt at self-serve checkouts.
• In a video posted on social media, the customer criticised the act of 'forced philanthropy' by the supermarket giant.
• Other users on social media agreed with the shopper's frustration and shared their experiences.
• A Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts, stating that they have raised millions for charity and are entirely voluntary.

It's wonderful to give back and support charities whenever possible, but it's essential never to feel obligated to donate if it becomes too burdensome for your personal finances.

Remember, you have the right to decline if you so choose, and there are always alternative ways to contribute or donate at a time that suits your financial situation better.

We'd love to hear your opinion on this! Do you find donation pop-ups helpful, or do they just become an annoyance? Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below!

 

[Carol]

Quite agree. I will donate when & if I have the finance & don't need Woolworths to request that I do. Woolworths have just informed me that in the future they will only deliver my groceries for $13.50 per month if I order $70 plus. I have been ordering weekly & as I live on my own hardly need $70 worth weekly. Don't know why they can't deliver to seniors for free. Wouldn't that be a great donation.

 

[Bill MacL]

I don't donate to any charities anymore, 90% of donation usually goes to administration so the people who really need it get F--K all.

 

[Trina G]

We all love a good rant every now and then, especially when it comes to those little everyday frustrations. It's in those moments that we often discover we're not alone, and our fellow Aussies might have the same concerns.

Just the other day, there was this Woolworths shopper who made a video expressing their frustration about the supermarket's 'forced philanthropy' at the self-serve checkouts. The video caught the attention of many people on the internet and got quite a discussion going.

In the fiery video uploaded to social media, the passionate customer expressed her fury at the donation prompt that pops up when you're trying to pay for your groceries at the self-serve register.

The prompt asks customers if they'd like to round up their shopping total to a whole dollar, donating the excess to non-profit organisations. While people are free to tap 'yes' or 'no' to the donation, the situation has ignited a heated debate on the issue.

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A shopper spoke out about the 'forced philanthropy' in supermarket checkouts. Credit: TikTok.

'Has anyone else just had a gutful of this forced philanthropy shakedown every time you go to the supermarket?' the frustrated woman asked in the video.

She continued: 'And I know what you're going to say, you can say to me “Oh, you know you can just say no” or “You can just press no”... But here's the thing. I do press no because I'm just morally opposed to multibillion-dollar companies doing shakedowns of consumers when they just want to buy red grapes and tampons.'

To address the retailer directly, she added, 'No, I don't want my 85c refund. What I do want is for you, as a multi-million-dollar conglomerate, to start making these donations yourselves.'

A number of fellow shoppers chimed in, agreeing with her sentiment:

'Honestly, I'm already struggling to pay for the tampons and grapes; that's 85c that I'll need tomorrow when I have to buy milk and bread,' said one. Another commented: 'Amen! I used to feel guilty saying no, but now I'm just an average single mum trying to do my best.'

A third chimed in: 'Preach it, sister.' One member shared: 'Finally, someone said it! I absolutely resent that EFTPOS shakeup tells me to donate at every place I go, be it petrol or groceries or whatever!'

Just a quick heads-up, everyone: the video below contains some strong language, so please be aware and decide whether you're comfortable watching it!

​

In response to the growing concern, a Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts at self-serve registers, sharing their success in raising millions for charity.

'At Woolworths, supporting Australian communities is a top priority,' the spokesperson said. In addition to the company's commitment to community partners and not-for-profit organisations, they explained that customers were given the option for voluntary small change donations.

The spokesperson reassured that in the past two years, these small donations had accumulated millions for various partners and urged people to remember there's no obligation to donate.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper has expressed frustration over the donation prompt at self-serve checkouts.
• In a video posted on social media, the customer criticised the act of 'forced philanthropy' by the supermarket giant.
• Other users on social media agreed with the shopper's frustration and shared their experiences.
• A Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts, stating that they have raised millions for charity and are entirely voluntary.

It's wonderful to give back and support charities whenever possible, but it's essential never to feel obligated to donate if it becomes too burdensome for your personal finances.

Remember, you have the right to decline if you so choose, and there are always alternative ways to contribute or donate at a time that suits your financial situation better.

We'd love to hear your opinion on this! Do you find donation pop-ups helpful, or do they just become an annoyance? Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below!

We all love a good rant every now and then, especially when it comes to those little everyday frustrations. It's in those moments that we often discover we're not alone, and our fellow Aussies might have the same concerns.

Just the other day, there was this Woolworths shopper who made a video expressing their frustration about the supermarket's 'forced philanthropy' at the self-serve checkouts. The video caught the attention of many people on the internet and got quite a discussion going.

In the fiery video uploaded to social media, the passionate customer expressed her fury at the donation prompt that pops up when you're trying to pay for your groceries at the self-serve register.

The prompt asks customers if they'd like to round up their shopping total to a whole dollar, donating the excess to non-profit organisations. While people are free to tap 'yes' or 'no' to the donation, the situation has ignited a heated debate on the issue.

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A shopper spoke out about the 'forced philanthropy' in supermarket checkouts. Credit: TikTok.

'Has anyone else just had a gutful of this forced philanthropy shakedown every time you go to the supermarket?' the frustrated woman asked in the video.

She continued: 'And I know what you're going to say, you can say to me “Oh, you know you can just say no” or “You can just press no”... But here's the thing. I do press no because I'm just morally opposed to multibillion-dollar companies doing shakedowns of consumers when they just want to buy red grapes and tampons.'

To address the retailer directly, she added, 'No, I don't want my 85c refund. What I do want is for you, as a multi-million-dollar conglomerate, to start making these donations yourselves.'

A number of fellow shoppers chimed in, agreeing with her sentiment:

'Honestly, I'm already struggling to pay for the tampons and grapes; that's 85c that I'll need tomorrow when I have to buy milk and bread,' said one. Another commented: 'Amen! I used to feel guilty saying no, but now I'm just an average single mum trying to do my best.'

A third chimed in: 'Preach it, sister.' One member shared: 'Finally, someone said it! I absolutely resent that EFTPOS shakeup tells me to donate at every place I go, be it petrol or groceries or whatever!'

Just a quick heads-up, everyone: the video below contains some strong language, so please be aware and decide whether you're comfortable watching it!

​

In response to the growing concern, a Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts at self-serve registers, sharing their success in raising millions for charity.

'At Woolworths, supporting Australian communities is a top priority,' the spokesperson said. In addition to the company's commitment to community partners and not-for-profit organisations, they explained that customers were given the option for voluntary small change donations.

The spokesperson reassured that in the past two years, these small donations had accumulated millions for various partners and urged people to remember there's no obligation to donate.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper has expressed frustration over the donation prompt at self-serve checkouts.
• In a video posted on social media, the customer criticised the act of 'forced philanthropy' by the supermarket giant.
• Other users on social media agreed with the shopper's frustration and shared their experiences.
• A Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts, stating that they have raised millions for charity and are entirely voluntary.

It's wonderful to give back and support charities whenever possible, but it's essential never to feel obligated to donate if it becomes too burdensome for your personal finances.

Remember, you have the right to decline if you so choose, and there are always alternative ways to contribute or donate at a time that suits your financial situation better.

We'd love to hear your opinion on this! Do you find donation pop-ups helpful, or do they just become an annoyance? Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below!

Seriously just press no if you don’t want to donate and get on with your day.

 

[Robbo3006]

We all love a good rant every now and then, especially when it comes to those little everyday frustrations. It's in those moments that we often discover we're not alone, and our fellow Aussies might have the same concerns.

Just the other day, there was this Woolworths shopper who made a video expressing their frustration about the supermarket's 'forced philanthropy' at the self-serve checkouts. The video caught the attention of many people on the internet and got quite a discussion going.

In the fiery video uploaded to social media, the passionate customer expressed her fury at the donation prompt that pops up when you're trying to pay for your groceries at the self-serve register.

The prompt asks customers if they'd like to round up their shopping total to a whole dollar, donating the excess to non-profit organisations. While people are free to tap 'yes' or 'no' to the donation, the situation has ignited a heated debate on the issue.

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A shopper spoke out about the 'forced philanthropy' in supermarket checkouts. Credit: TikTok.

'Has anyone else just had a gutful of this forced philanthropy shakedown every time you go to the supermarket?' the frustrated woman asked in the video.

She continued: 'And I know what you're going to say, you can say to me “Oh, you know you can just say no” or “You can just press no”... But here's the thing. I do press no because I'm just morally opposed to multibillion-dollar companies doing shakedowns of consumers when they just want to buy red grapes and tampons.'

To address the retailer directly, she added, 'No, I don't want my 85c refund. What I do want is for you, as a multi-million-dollar conglomerate, to start making these donations yourselves.'

A number of fellow shoppers chimed in, agreeing with her sentiment:

'Honestly, I'm already struggling to pay for the tampons and grapes; that's 85c that I'll need tomorrow when I have to buy milk and bread,' said one. Another commented: 'Amen! I used to feel guilty saying no, but now I'm just an average single mum trying to do my best.'

A third chimed in: 'Preach it, sister.' One member shared: 'Finally, someone said it! I absolutely resent that EFTPOS shakeup tells me to donate at every place I go, be it petrol or groceries or whatever!'

Just a quick heads-up, everyone: the video below contains some strong language, so please be aware and decide whether you're comfortable watching it!

​

In response to the growing concern, a Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts at self-serve registers, sharing their success in raising millions for charity.

'At Woolworths, supporting Australian communities is a top priority,' the spokesperson said. In addition to the company's commitment to community partners and not-for-profit organisations, they explained that customers were given the option for voluntary small change donations.

The spokesperson reassured that in the past two years, these small donations had accumulated millions for various partners and urged people to remember there's no obligation to donate.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper has expressed frustration over the donation prompt at self-serve checkouts.
• In a video posted on social media, the customer criticised the act of 'forced philanthropy' by the supermarket giant.
• Other users on social media agreed with the shopper's frustration and shared their experiences.
• A Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts, stating that they have raised millions for charity and are entirely voluntary.

It's wonderful to give back and support charities whenever possible, but it's essential never to feel obligated to donate if it becomes too burdensome for your personal finances.

Remember, you have the right to decline if you so choose, and there are always alternative ways to contribute or donate at a time that suits your financial situation better.

We'd love to hear your opinion on this! Do you find donation pop-ups helpful, or do they just become an annoyance? Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below!

Did you know that these giant tax evading companies put those donations on their tax returns as if they made the donations. Rorting the system twice.

 

[AlanQ]

I think if you take the time to read the annual report from Woolworths, there are millions upon millions donated to charities. Including, food, local group donations, such as snags to schools for fund raising. Will agree they need to stop this rounding up as most likely, the organisation claim the total collected as a tax donation under the company name. Plus, very few of these big 'charities' are actual charities, they only do work that is full funded by govt contracts, of which they take 20% as the Management & Accounting fee (MAC Fee). Get full tax charity status and pay staff very well on top of the $16000+ tax exemption that was originally to compensate for lower wages. Every govt contract has a minimum 3% annual wage increase that is passed on to staff, but no productivity clause to justify, just inflationary adjustment. Bulk of the funds received are to pay wages for staff in ex offender programs, drug programs, both of which these organisations have a vested interest in continuing. The recudivism rate is in the mid 90% range, so other than circulating money, these programs have absolutely no benefit to the taxpayer of this country.

 

[AlanQ]

Quite agree. I will donate when & if I have the finance & don't need Woolworths to request that I do. Woolworths have just informed me that in the future they will only deliver my groceries for $13.50 per month if I order $70 plus. I have been ordering weekly & as I live on my own hardly need $70 worth weekly. Don't know why they can't deliver to seniors for free. Wouldn't that be a great donation.

would still be required to order a minimum amount, otherwise the loaf of bread and litre of UHT milk would be the less than the actual cost to deliver.

 

[CliffE]

I don't donate to any charities anymore, 90% of donation usually goes to administration so the people who really need it get F--K all.

And the Salvo's are the worst. I agree with you 100% re donations.

 

[Ricki]

We all love a good rant every now and then, especially when it comes to those little everyday frustrations. It's in those moments that we often discover we're not alone, and our fellow Aussies might have the same concerns.

Just the other day, there was this Woolworths shopper who made a video expressing their frustration about the supermarket's 'forced philanthropy' at the self-serve checkouts. The video caught the attention of many people on the internet and got quite a discussion going.

In the fiery video uploaded to social media, the passionate customer expressed her fury at the donation prompt that pops up when you're trying to pay for your groceries at the self-serve register.

The prompt asks customers if they'd like to round up their shopping total to a whole dollar, donating the excess to non-profit organisations. While people are free to tap 'yes' or 'no' to the donation, the situation has ignited a heated debate on the issue.

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A shopper spoke out about the 'forced philanthropy' in supermarket checkouts. Credit: TikTok.

'Has anyone else just had a gutful of this forced philanthropy shakedown every time you go to the supermarket?' the frustrated woman asked in the video.

She continued: 'And I know what you're going to say, you can say to me “Oh, you know you can just say no” or “You can just press no”... But here's the thing. I do press no because I'm just morally opposed to multibillion-dollar companies doing shakedowns of consumers when they just want to buy red grapes and tampons.'

To address the retailer directly, she added, 'No, I don't want my 85c refund. What I do want is for you, as a multi-million-dollar conglomerate, to start making these donations yourselves.'

A number of fellow shoppers chimed in, agreeing with her sentiment:

'Honestly, I'm already struggling to pay for the tampons and grapes; that's 85c that I'll need tomorrow when I have to buy milk and bread,' said one. Another commented: 'Amen! I used to feel guilty saying no, but now I'm just an average single mum trying to do my best.'

A third chimed in: 'Preach it, sister.' One member shared: 'Finally, someone said it! I absolutely resent that EFTPOS shakeup tells me to donate at every place I go, be it petrol or groceries or whatever!'

Just a quick heads-up, everyone: the video below contains some strong language, so please be aware and decide whether you're comfortable watching it!

​

In response to the growing concern, a Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts at self-serve registers, sharing their success in raising millions for charity.

'At Woolworths, supporting Australian communities is a top priority,' the spokesperson said. In addition to the company's commitment to community partners and not-for-profit organisations, they explained that customers were given the option for voluntary small change donations.

The spokesperson reassured that in the past two years, these small donations had accumulated millions for various partners and urged people to remember there's no obligation to donate.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper has expressed frustration over the donation prompt at self-serve checkouts.
• In a video posted on social media, the customer criticised the act of 'forced philanthropy' by the supermarket giant.
• Other users on social media agreed with the shopper's frustration and shared their experiences.
• A Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts, stating that they have raised millions for charity and are entirely voluntary.

It's wonderful to give back and support charities whenever possible, but it's essential never to feel obligated to donate if it becomes too burdensome for your personal finances.

Remember, you have the right to decline if you so choose, and there are always alternative ways to contribute or donate at a time that suits your financial situation better.

We'd love to hear your opinion on this! Do you find donation pop-ups helpful, or do they just become an annoyance? Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below!

Hubby and I are pensioners with a fixed amount received each fortnight. Until two years ago we gave regularly to several charities. Unfortunately with prices rising steadily each month these charities are now missing out. Number one ( Hubby and I) comes first and now when I go to the shops, the checkout person asks me if I'd like to give to the children's hospital etc.

 

[Bullwinkle]

With everyone struggling to make ends meet for themselves, I would have thought that Woolworths would get rid of this prompt.
Charity begins at home!!!

 

[Glo72]

It isn’t just Woolies that do it. I shop online and I bought some gluten free products and going through checkout got asked if I wanted to tip them. I was given 3 amounts,5%,10% or 25%. It wouldn’t have been odd cents but dollars,I declined. We are pensioners and because I have to eat gluten free our shop is more expensive at times. We aren’t America and don’t tip.

 

[Paul_p]

We all love a good rant every now and then, especially when it comes to those little everyday frustrations. It's in those moments that we often discover we're not alone, and our fellow Aussies might have the same concerns.

Just the other day, there was this Woolworths shopper who made a video expressing their frustration about the supermarket's 'forced philanthropy' at the self-serve checkouts. The video caught the attention of many people on the internet and got quite a discussion going.

In the fiery video uploaded to social media, the passionate customer expressed her fury at the donation prompt that pops up when you're trying to pay for your groceries at the self-serve register.

The prompt asks customers if they'd like to round up their shopping total to a whole dollar, donating the excess to non-profit organisations. While people are free to tap 'yes' or 'no' to the donation, the situation has ignited a heated debate on the issue.

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A shopper spoke out about the 'forced philanthropy' in supermarket checkouts. Credit: TikTok.

'Has anyone else just had a gutful of this forced philanthropy shakedown every time you go to the supermarket?' the frustrated woman asked in the video.

She continued: 'And I know what you're going to say, you can say to me “Oh, you know you can just say no” or “You can just press no”... But here's the thing. I do press no because I'm just morally opposed to multibillion-dollar companies doing shakedowns of consumers when they just want to buy red grapes and tampons.'

To address the retailer directly, she added, 'No, I don't want my 85c refund. What I do want is for you, as a multi-million-dollar conglomerate, to start making these donations yourselves.'

A number of fellow shoppers chimed in, agreeing with her sentiment:

'Honestly, I'm already struggling to pay for the tampons and grapes; that's 85c that I'll need tomorrow when I have to buy milk and bread,' said one. Another commented: 'Amen! I used to feel guilty saying no, but now I'm just an average single mum trying to do my best.'

A third chimed in: 'Preach it, sister.' One member shared: 'Finally, someone said it! I absolutely resent that EFTPOS shakeup tells me to donate at every place I go, be it petrol or groceries or whatever!'

Just a quick heads-up, everyone: the video below contains some strong language, so please be aware and decide whether you're comfortable watching it!

​

In response to the growing concern, a Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts at self-serve registers, sharing their success in raising millions for charity.

'At Woolworths, supporting Australian communities is a top priority,' the spokesperson said. In addition to the company's commitment to community partners and not-for-profit organisations, they explained that customers were given the option for voluntary small change donations.

The spokesperson reassured that in the past two years, these small donations had accumulated millions for various partners and urged people to remember there's no obligation to donate.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper has expressed frustration over the donation prompt at self-serve checkouts.
• In a video posted on social media, the customer criticised the act of 'forced philanthropy' by the supermarket giant.
• Other users on social media agreed with the shopper's frustration and shared their experiences.
• A Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts, stating that they have raised millions for charity and are entirely voluntary.

It's wonderful to give back and support charities whenever possible, but it's essential never to feel obligated to donate if it becomes too burdensome for your personal finances.

Remember, you have the right to decline if you so choose, and there are always alternative ways to contribute or donate at a time that suits your financial situation better.

We'd love to hear your opinion on this! Do you find donation pop-ups helpful, or do they just become an annoyance? Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below!

Customers don't get asked at a "staffed" checkout. When supermarkets pay me for doing their job, maybe giving discounts, i might consider using self-checkouts.

 

[freedy50]

Did you know that these giant tax evading companies put those donations on their tax returns as if they made the donations. Rorting the system twice.

Obviously you can guide us to a website where we can read about your untrue allegations?

 

[Joseph Gallina]

"At Woolworths, supporting Australian communities is a top priority."

That may well be the case, however on this occasion the comment is out of place. If shoppers are donating money by rounding it off to the nearest dollar on their total shopping bill, then its 'the shopper supporting Australian communities not Woolworths'. Woolworths simply provide the vehicle to do so.

Must not get these two confused and allowing the pretence that somehow its by virtue of Woolworths support. Woolworths may well be donating a percentage of profits to charities and needy organisations already and to that end I cannot comment as I do not know.

It should read as a headline:
"At Woolworths we provide you with the opportunity to donate a small amount of money onto top of your shopping bill to support needy organisations"

 

[thomas]

We all love a good rant every now and then, especially when it comes to those little everyday frustrations. It's in those moments that we often discover we're not alone, and our fellow Aussies might have the same concerns.

Just the other day, there was this Woolworths shopper who made a video expressing their frustration about the supermarket's 'forced philanthropy' at the self-serve checkouts. The video caught the attention of many people on the internet and got quite a discussion going.

In the fiery video uploaded to social media, the passionate customer expressed her fury at the donation prompt that pops up when you're trying to pay for your groceries at the self-serve register.

The prompt asks customers if they'd like to round up their shopping total to a whole dollar, donating the excess to non-profit organisations. While people are free to tap 'yes' or 'no' to the donation, the situation has ignited a heated debate on the issue.

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A shopper spoke out about the 'forced philanthropy' in supermarket checkouts. Credit: TikTok.

'Has anyone else just had a gutful of this forced philanthropy shakedown every time you go to the supermarket?' the frustrated woman asked in the video.

She continued: 'And I know what you're going to say, you can say to me “Oh, you know you can just say no” or “You can just press no”... But here's the thing. I do press no because I'm just morally opposed to multibillion-dollar companies doing shakedowns of consumers when they just want to buy red grapes and tampons.'

To address the retailer directly, she added, 'No, I don't want my 85c refund. What I do want is for you, as a multi-million-dollar conglomerate, to start making these donations yourselves.'

A number of fellow shoppers chimed in, agreeing with her sentiment:

'Honestly, I'm already struggling to pay for the tampons and grapes; that's 85c that I'll need tomorrow when I have to buy milk and bread,' said one. Another commented: 'Amen! I used to feel guilty saying no, but now I'm just an average single mum trying to do my best.'

A third chimed in: 'Preach it, sister.' One member shared: 'Finally, someone said it! I absolutely resent that EFTPOS shakeup tells me to donate at every place I go, be it petrol or groceries or whatever!'

Just a quick heads-up, everyone: the video below contains some strong language, so please be aware and decide whether you're comfortable watching it!

​

In response to the growing concern, a Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts at self-serve registers, sharing their success in raising millions for charity.

'At Woolworths, supporting Australian communities is a top priority,' the spokesperson said. In addition to the company's commitment to community partners and not-for-profit organisations, they explained that customers were given the option for voluntary small change donations.

The spokesperson reassured that in the past two years, these small donations had accumulated millions for various partners and urged people to remember there's no obligation to donate.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper has expressed frustration over the donation prompt at self-serve checkouts.
• In a video posted on social media, the customer criticised the act of 'forced philanthropy' by the supermarket giant.
• Other users on social media agreed with the shopper's frustration and shared their experiences.
• A Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts, stating that they have raised millions for charity and are entirely voluntary.

It's wonderful to give back and support charities whenever possible, but it's essential never to feel obligated to donate if it becomes too burdensome for your personal finances.

Remember, you have the right to decline if you so choose, and there are always alternative ways to contribute or donate at a time that suits your financial situation better.

We'd love to hear your opinion on this! Do you find donation pop-ups helpful, or do they just become an annoyance? Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below!

I agree with the woman, BUT this is the way that the small coinage is going to be eliminated and just have notes, so, why don't the supermarkets etc take off the small change and bring the bill DOWN to the dollar instead of UP, they can afford it, and at the same time they are helping the 'average' shoper to spend more next time

 

[freedy50]

The stupid things people seem to get so excited about!!!

My first response would also be ""...you know you can just say no” or “You can just press no”.""

I've seen it many times when I've shopped and just done the above. I certainly don't need my 15 minutes of fame and jump on social media about it or complain to the company concerned. Maybe they lead a sad life and want some excitement during the day?

 

[Dreams]

We all love a good rant every now and then, especially when it comes to those little everyday frustrations. It's in those moments that we often discover we're not alone, and our fellow Aussies might have the same concerns.

Just the other day, there was this Woolworths shopper who made a video expressing their frustration about the supermarket's 'forced philanthropy' at the self-serve checkouts. The video caught the attention of many people on the internet and got quite a discussion going.

In the fiery video uploaded to social media, the passionate customer expressed her fury at the donation prompt that pops up when you're trying to pay for your groceries at the self-serve register.

The prompt asks customers if they'd like to round up their shopping total to a whole dollar, donating the excess to non-profit organisations. While people are free to tap 'yes' or 'no' to the donation, the situation has ignited a heated debate on the issue.

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A shopper spoke out about the 'forced philanthropy' in supermarket checkouts. Credit: TikTok.

'Has anyone else just had a gutful of this forced philanthropy shakedown every time you go to the supermarket?' the frustrated woman asked in the video.

She continued: 'And I know what you're going to say, you can say to me “Oh, you know you can just say no” or “You can just press no”... But here's the thing. I do press no because I'm just morally opposed to multibillion-dollar companies doing shakedowns of consumers when they just want to buy red grapes and tampons.'

To address the retailer directly, she added, 'No, I don't want my 85c refund. What I do want is for you, as a multi-million-dollar conglomerate, to start making these donations yourselves.'

A number of fellow shoppers chimed in, agreeing with her sentiment:

'Honestly, I'm already struggling to pay for the tampons and grapes; that's 85c that I'll need tomorrow when I have to buy milk and bread,' said one. Another commented: 'Amen! I used to feel guilty saying no, but now I'm just an average single mum trying to do my best.'

A third chimed in: 'Preach it, sister.' One member shared: 'Finally, someone said it! I absolutely resent that EFTPOS shakeup tells me to donate at every place I go, be it petrol or groceries or whatever!'

Just a quick heads-up, everyone: the video below contains some strong language, so please be aware and decide whether you're comfortable watching it!

​

In response to the growing concern, a Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts at self-serve registers, sharing their success in raising millions for charity.

'At Woolworths, supporting Australian communities is a top priority,' the spokesperson said. In addition to the company's commitment to community partners and not-for-profit organisations, they explained that customers were given the option for voluntary small change donations.

The spokesperson reassured that in the past two years, these small donations had accumulated millions for various partners and urged people to remember there's no obligation to donate.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper has expressed frustration over the donation prompt at self-serve checkouts.
• In a video posted on social media, the customer criticised the act of 'forced philanthropy' by the supermarket giant.
• Other users on social media agreed with the shopper's frustration and shared their experiences.
• A Woolworths spokesperson defended the donation prompts, stating that they have raised millions for charity and are entirely voluntary.

It's wonderful to give back and support charities whenever possible, but it's essential never to feel obligated to donate if it becomes too burdensome for your personal finances.

Remember, you have the right to decline if you so choose, and there are always alternative ways to contribute or donate at a time that suits your financial situation better.

We'd love to hear your opinion on this! Do you find donation pop-ups helpful, or do they just become an annoyance? Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below!

Just wondering - does Safeway claim the money they receive from customers (donations) from the taxation office ???