THREE borough community groups are celebrating after being shortlisted for Asda Foundation's digital Green Token Giving vote for a chance to receive a donation of £500.

Thurrock Foodbank, Thurrock Harries Athletics Club and 2nd Tilbury Brownies have all been shortlisted from the local area and are in the running to receive £500 with both runners up receiving £200. Customers now can vote online for their pick of the three here.

The voting in-store with the green tokens was paused during the pandemic but the Asda Foundation has launched a digital version, meaning customers can now vote online from the comfort of their home.

The customer vote will run until 31 July and groups will receive their donations in August or September after the online votes have been counted.

In 2021, Asda Foundation is committed to giving over £1million to thousands of local good causes in the heart of Asda communities through digital Green Token Giving.

Thurrock Foodbank provides food hampers for the vulnerable and local residents. Thurrock Harries Athletics Club are for all ages and abilities to develop and enhance the variety of disciplines with the sport. Second Tilbury Brownies are a great club for girls aged between seven and 10 years and they do an assortment of activities with them to develop life skills.

Kim Morgan Asda Tilbury Community Champion said: "We are so excited Green Token Giving is back online and really proud to be able to continually support the local charity groups in our area. At Asda, we're always thrilled when our customers chosen good causes benefit from these vital funding boosts, and we get to raise awareness of what they do."

If you would like to nominate a local charity or good cause for future Green Token Giving votes, go to www.asdafoundation.org/how-to-apply and fill in a 'Nominate a Cause' form.