Snappy Shopper shoots and scores at inaugural charity football match raising £1,500+ for GroceryAid

Snappy Shopper, an online grocery delivery platform, hosted its first ever retailer charity football match on 31st July, raising £1,540 for the charity GroceryAid. 

The event, held at Starks Park in Kirkcaldy, featured two 11-a-side teams composed of Snappy Shopper employees and retailers from across Scotland, including representatives from Premier stores.

Snappy’s red team claimed victory with a 6-4 win.

The match itself raised £770 through donations from both players and spectators. Snappy Shopper then matched this amount.

Grocery Aid offers vital services, including a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to qualified counsellors, and financial grants for those in need.

The event also enjoyed dedicated support from corporate sponsors, including C4 Energy and Heineken.

Players and spectators were treated to C4’s zero-sugar energy drinks and Heineken’s 0.0 non-alcoholic beer and ciders post-match. 

Mike Callachan, CEO at Snappy Shopper, says: “We were thrilled to bring together our local retailers and communities for this incredible charity football match.”

“Supporting Grocery Aid is something we are deeply passionate about, as they provide crucial support to our industry. Hosting this match was not only a fun way to connect with our partners but also a powerful opportunity to give back.” 

Girish Jeeva, owner of Girish’s Premier Barmulloch in Glasgow, says: “Snappy Shopper did an amazing job organising such a fun and meaningful event. It was a fantastic experience for everyone involved - well done to the entire team.”

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Online grocery delivery is a key focus area for the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards, which is now open for entries.

The awards, sponsored by CADS, 3D Cloud, and Retail Technology Show 2025, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

It’s free to enter and you can do so across multiple categories.

Key 2024 dates

Friday, 25th October: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 29th October: 2024 shortlist revealed

30th October-6th November: Judging days

Thursday, 21st November: Winners announced at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, to be held at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London.