The phrase "a token contribution" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a small or symbolic contribution, often implying that it is not substantial or significant.
Example: "While the donation was appreciated, it was merely a token contribution to the overall fundraising effort."
Alternatives: "a symbolic contribution" or "a minimal contribution".
"I am not thinking of a token contribution," he said.
South Africa, which has the world's worst AIDS epidemic, made a token contribution of $2 million.
School Management Committees are asked to commit to a nominal monthly fee as a token contribution.
It will be very difficult to persuade other developed countries to raise the needed dollars if the wealthiest of nations is willing to make only a token contribution.
"This is not leadership, it is barely a token contribution given the size and scale of the global emergency," said Human Rights First's Eleanor Acer in a statement.
Nothing would do more to alienate ordinary Americans from the entire endeavor than the discouraging sense that the allies are making little more than a token contribution.
"This isn't a token, tentative contribution," said Russ Haven, the legislative director of the New York Public Interest Research Group.
Because of her promise and age, Stollar has all the things Wozniak does not, including a traveling coach, a full-time agent in Matthew Fawcett of Creative Artists Agency, endorsements from Nike and Babolat, and a token financial contribution from the Hungarian tennis federation.
Like other Gavi-supported countries, Laos has to make a token financial contribution, but also has to supply the nurses and organise distribution of the vaccine.
Suggestions for tokens made by the community engagement committee ranged from garlands and wreaths to food hampers or a token cash contribution towards funeral arrangements.
What we have now is a situation where welfare payments are token contributions to people's needs.
