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Motion · S6M-19500 · 31 Oct 2025

Asda Reintroduces its Winter Warmer Café Initiative for the Over-60s

Lodged by Alexander Stewart Standard Motion 26 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the news that Asda is reintroducing its £1 Winter Warmer café initiative to support people aged 60 and over during the colder months; understands that, from 1 November 2025 to end of February 2026, the offer includes soup, with a choice of tomato or chicken, bread and unlimited tea or coffee for just £1, and is available in all 212 Asda cafés nationwide, including in the Mid-Scotland and Fife region; believes that this initiative is designed to provide nutritious and affordable meals and a welcoming space for social interaction, recognising the financial and emotional pressures that many older people face during winter; acknowledges that recent insights from Asda’s Christmas community tracker have revealed that one in 10 older people were unsure if they would speak to anyone between 15 December and 1 January, and one in 10 over 60s visited a supermarket simply to speak to someone; considers that this finding highlights what it sees as the critical role that supermarkets can play in supporting social wellbeing; notes that the £1 Winter Warmer initiative not only addresses food insecurity but also provides a safe, welcoming environment for older people who may otherwise feel isolated during the colder months; acknowledges that in 2024, Asda served over 500,000 Winter Warmer meals across the United Kingdom, which, it believes, demonstrates the scale and importance of the initiative; considers that the offer provides immediate relief to those on fixed incomes, helping them stay warm and nourished, and commends Asda and its community champions, who are actively engaging with local over-60s groups to encourage participation and reduce social isolation.

Supporters (26)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.