12/06/2026
"Being helpful is just in my nature" โ that's what Mandy from our Glasshoughton store said after impressing everyone at the store by going out of her way to help a customer who was struggling on his first shopping trip after spending seven months in hospital.
The customer had been injured falling from a roof and called in at Asda on his first day after being discharged because he didn't have any food in the house. Mandy spotted he was shaky and didn't look well, so went over to help. After he explained his situation, Mandy sat him down in the cafe with a coffee while she packed all his groceries for him. And when she couldn't find a taxi to pick him up she even drove him home herself and took all his shopping in. Carers were due to visit later in the day.
Mandy said: "He was very grateful, but being helpful is just in my nature. If a member of my family was in the same position, I'd hope someone would help them too." Sandra, Asda Glasshoughton's customer manager, nominated Mandy for an Asda service superstar award for her actions. She said: "Her kindness, empathy, and willingness to go far beyond her role made a meaningful difference to a customer in a very difficult situation. She is a true credit to the team."