The Samaritans were the biggest recipient of the most recent ‘green token’ donation from Stratford’s Waitrose. The initiative sees shoppers given green tokens with each visit, which they then drop into the box of one of three charities on display. Community lead Claire Leonard from the supermarket welcomed Samaritans branch manager Neil SmartCommunity lead Claire Leonard from the supermarket welcomed Samaritans branch manager Neil Smart to present the biggest donation of £1,500. The Stratford Riding for The Disabled came second receiving £1,000 and Stepping Stones – who support homeless people – received £500. The Samaritans charity has been providing emotional to support to those who need it in Stratford and the surrounding areas for over 36 years since 1990.