You won't believe the surprise offer Woolworths has for its customers!
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Ah, summertime.
It might be a golden season for some, but it often brings with it soaring temperatures and—more recently—expensive living costs that can strain our wallets.
As we strive each day to make ends meet and beat the summer heat, supermarket giant Woolworths came up with a surprising initiative to keep shoppers cool.
A customer shared this photo of freebies on social media and described it as a ‘great idea’.
The retailer had had two containers out, which had ice and bottled water inside. A message printed on the papers attached to them said: 'Dear customers, we are in for a warm day. Stay safe and hydrated. Please enjoy a bottle of cold water from the store team.’
'As it was 40°C in Adelaide today, cold water would have been a treat,' one customer noted.
'Can grab some apples for the kids and a bottle of water,' added another, referring to the supermarket’s 'Free Fruit for Kids' campaign.
Woolworths has been known for offering free goodies for years, but it's nice to see the retailer still delivering surprise offers occasionally.
Similarly, last February, one shopper posted a photo of a shopping cart filled with bottled water on her social media. She pointed out that the Woolworths team were trying to provide relief for those struggling in the heat.
A Woolworths spokesperson said, 'Our store teams try and bring a little good to our customers every day.'
The initiative has been met with great appreciation from the public, though sadly, there are always a few who find fault in kindness.
One critic remarked, 'Really saying is that there's no air conditioning in their store.'
In the past, free items offered by Woolies have sparked controversy, particularly the ‘Free Fruits for Kids’ program.
The ‘Free Fruits for Kids’ program has been around since 2015, aiming to help children eat more fruits.
Last year, Woolworths said that it had given away 100 million pieces of fruits ever since the program was launched. That’s over 41,000 tonnes of apples, mandarins, pears, and bananas given away to children!
Some social media personalities filmed themselves walking into Woolies, eating the free fruit offered by the store, and then leaving the store without making a purchase.
However, Woolworths employees said they didn’t care who took the free fruit.
One employee said, ‘As a Woolies worker, we don't care lol. We have a bunch of free fruit in the break room too.’
‘As a Woolies worker, I do this myself,’ another said.
Another employee commented, ‘I don't get paid enough to care (to be honest).’
What do you think of Woolworths’s initiative? Do you think it’s helpful? Let us know in the comments below!
It might be a golden season for some, but it often brings with it soaring temperatures and—more recently—expensive living costs that can strain our wallets.
As we strive each day to make ends meet and beat the summer heat, supermarket giant Woolworths came up with a surprising initiative to keep shoppers cool.
A customer shared this photo of freebies on social media and described it as a ‘great idea’.
The retailer had had two containers out, which had ice and bottled water inside. A message printed on the papers attached to them said: 'Dear customers, we are in for a warm day. Stay safe and hydrated. Please enjoy a bottle of cold water from the store team.’
Woolworths is offering free bottled water for its shoppers. Credit: Facebook
'As it was 40°C in Adelaide today, cold water would have been a treat,' one customer noted.
'Can grab some apples for the kids and a bottle of water,' added another, referring to the supermarket’s 'Free Fruit for Kids' campaign.
Woolworths has been known for offering free goodies for years, but it's nice to see the retailer still delivering surprise offers occasionally.
Similarly, last February, one shopper posted a photo of a shopping cart filled with bottled water on her social media. She pointed out that the Woolworths team were trying to provide relief for those struggling in the heat.
A Woolworths spokesperson said, 'Our store teams try and bring a little good to our customers every day.'
The initiative has been met with great appreciation from the public, though sadly, there are always a few who find fault in kindness.
One critic remarked, 'Really saying is that there's no air conditioning in their store.'
Woolies’s ‘Free Fruits for Kids’ program encourages children to include food in their diet. Credit: Triple M
In the past, free items offered by Woolies have sparked controversy, particularly the ‘Free Fruits for Kids’ program.
The ‘Free Fruits for Kids’ program has been around since 2015, aiming to help children eat more fruits.
Last year, Woolworths said that it had given away 100 million pieces of fruits ever since the program was launched. That’s over 41,000 tonnes of apples, mandarins, pears, and bananas given away to children!
Some social media personalities filmed themselves walking into Woolies, eating the free fruit offered by the store, and then leaving the store without making a purchase.
However, Woolworths employees said they didn’t care who took the free fruit.
One employee said, ‘As a Woolies worker, we don't care lol. We have a bunch of free fruit in the break room too.’
‘As a Woolies worker, I do this myself,’ another said.
Another employee commented, ‘I don't get paid enough to care (to be honest).’
What do you think of Woolworths’s initiative? Do you think it’s helpful? Let us know in the comments below!
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