Co-op gives away free pasta sauce and coffee by mistake

Recently, a surprising event took place at the Co-op store that delighted many shoppers. On a Thursday evening, a glitch occurred on the Deliveroo app, which is a popular service that delivers food and other products to customers' homes. This glitch caused some prices to drop dramatically, with certain items being offered for free or at incredibly low prices. For instance, jars of Loyd Grossman pasta sauce, Costa ground coffee, and Fox's cookies were available at no cost. Peter, a resident of Lancashire, took full advantage of this pricing error. He managed to purchase over £80 worth of groceries for just £3. 29, including the delivery fees. Peter expressed his surprise that both the Co-op and Deliveroo honored the mispriced items and delivered them to his home. He decided to donate most of the items to a local food bank, which is in great need of non-perishable food items for people in his community. This act of kindness highlights how a mistake can lead to positive outcomes, especially when it comes to helping those in need. A spokesperson for the Co-op explained that the low prices were the result of a 'clerical error. ' They stated, 'A small number of prices were showing incorrectly on our Deliveroo shop for a few hours last night. ' The issue was resolved quickly, and the Co-op apologized for any inconvenience caused to customers. Many shoppers were able to take advantage of the reduced prices before they returned to normal. Another shopper, Sally Marie from Bolton, also benefited from the glitch. She learned about the pricing error from a website that described it as a 'glitch' and decided to give it a try. After quickly installing the Deliveroo app, she was amazed to find several items priced at zero. Her order included six packets of Fox's half-coated chocolate cookies, ten jars of Loyd Grossman tomato and basil pasta sauce, and 15 bottles of Robinson's squash. Sally's order arrived just 15 minutes after she placed it, and she was thrilled with her incredible finds. Many other customers shared their experiences on social media, showcasing their low-priced purchases from the Co-op's Deliveroo service. One user mentioned, 'Got myself a lot of cheap bits from the Co-op,' while another highlighted the amazing deal on Robinson's squash, which was only 15p. This incident serves as a reminder that sometimes, unexpected mistakes can lead to great opportunities for shoppers, and it’s heartwarming to see people come together to support their communities.