Aldi has announced an update regarding an initiative in its stores across the country in the run-up to Christmas.
The budget chain has revealed that it will be donating unused food to people in need over the festive season as part of its partnership with charity platform Neighbourly.
Since the supermarket will be shutting its doors on Christmas and Boxing day, as well as New Year's Day, it will be ensuring that any food products that are nearing their expiration date are donated.
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Those who would benefit from the initiative - including food banks and local community organisations - are being asked to reach out to their local Aldi and register to receive donations.
Although charities that are already partnered with the budget giant will be given first priority, other groups will be given food supplies depending on availability.
As reported by Birmingham Live, among the perishable products that will be donated are fruit and veg, fresh meat, fish, and bread.
Mary Dunn, Managing Director of Corporate Responsibility at Aldi UK, said: “Our food donations scheme operates year-round, but we know that Christmas can be a particularly difficult time for the families and communities we support.
“That’s why we are so committed to increasing the number of meals we donate over the festive season, and we look forward to working with local charities this Christmas to help us meet our 10 million meals target for the year.”
Steve Butterworth, from Neighbourly, added: “With the impact of the pandemic still being felt by communities up and down the country, charities and local causes are expecting record demand for their services this Christmas.
“We’re sure there are lots more groups out there that could put this food to good use, so we’d encourage them to get in touch.”
