Welcome return for Co-op charity Christmas sandwiches

The Co-op’s special charity Christmas sandwiches are now back in stores with sales helping to tackle inequality in communities all over the UK.

The Co-op has issued a pledge to raise £50,000 from sales of its festive-themed sandwiches to the Co-op Foundation. 

Money raised will assist Co-op's charity build fairer and more co-operative communities for the future by funding support for vitally important issues such as health and wellbeing, sustainability, and inclusion and equity in communities. The sandwiches are available nationally through all Co-op stores and also online.

The new limited-edition range was created using Co-op customer's favourite recipes, with five different varieties to choose from, including a vegan offering, too.

Shoppers with a Co-op membership card will also be able to earn 2p for every £1 spent on Co-op branded products like its new food-to-go range, which will go into their membership account to spend in store. Whilst the same reward will go to supporting local communities across the UK.

Lovers of good old Christmas traditions will find a firm favourite in Co-op’s Turkey Feast Sandwich (200g, £3.25) with a filling of British turkey breast, pork, sage and onion stuffing, cranberry chutney, mayonnaise, British bacon and fried onions, all on malted bread.

Or what about the Co-op’s Boxing Day Feast Sandwich (206g, £3.25)? This is a tasty twist on Christmas day leftovers, with smoked ham, turkey, coleslaw and spiced chutney on classic white bread.

For a vegan-friendly choice, GRO Turk’y Feast Sandwich (198g, £3.25) is back with flame-grilled cooked flavoured soya protein with vegan mayonnaise, steam roasted carrot and parsnip, cranberry chutney and sage and onion stuffing all on oatmeal bread.

Becky Price, who has the enviable job of Co-op’s food-to-go developer, said: “Our much-loved Christmas sandwiches range are now even tastier than ever, with some new and improved recipes for our customers to try. Plus, our entire festive range is included in our meal deal offer to provide that added extra value for our customers and members.”

Nick Crofts, Co-op Foundation CEO, said: “Co-op Foundation is the Co-op's charity and we’re co-operating for a fairer world. Support from sales of Christmas sandwiches will help us fund organisations and young people to build fair and co-operative communities of the future, together. We’re proud to be part of the Co-op and to work with members to deliver on Co-op's vision.”

For more information on Co-op Foundation’s work, customers and members can visit the website www.coopfoundation.org.uk.

The full range consists of:-

Turkey Feast Sandwich 200g - £3.25

British turkey breast, pork, sage and onion stuffing, cranberry chutney, mayonnaise, British bacon and fried onions on malted bread.

Brie & Cranberry Sandwich 171g - £3

Brie cheese with cranberry chutney, seasoned mayonnaise and spinach on malted bread.

GRO Turk’y Feast Sandwich 198g (vegan) - £3.25

Flame-grilled cooked flavoured soya protein with vegan mayonnaise, steam roasted carrot and parsnip, cranberry chutney and sage and onion stuffing on oatmeal bread.

Pigs Under Blankets Sandwich 202g - £3.25

British Lincolnshire pork sausage and smoked British bacon with fried onions in a seasoned mayonnaise, with a balsamic caramelised onion chutney on malted bread.

Boxing Day Feast Sandwich 206g - £3.25

Smoked ham and turkey with coleslaw and spiced chutney on white bread.

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