Aldi has introduced a voucher scheme to make it easier for vulnerable people or those self-isolating to get food.
The vouchers, which anyone can buy, are a cashless way to pay for weekly groceries and can be given to a friend or family member to shop on behalf of someone.
They are are available to buy on the supermarket's new website and can be posted to any address in the UK.
This means they can be sent to volunteers, friends or family members who can go to the shops for someone who is unable to go or must stay indoors.
Vouchers are available to buy in £5 or £10 with no additional cost for postage.
This follows a number of initiatives from the supermarket aimed at helping the elderly and vulnerable.
Aldi donated £250,000 to Age UK in March and recently launched a food parcel delivery service, marking the first time the supermarket has sold groceries online in the UK.
Fritz Walleczek, managing director for Corporate Responsibility at Aldi said: “This is an incredibly difficult time for certain people in our communities and, as has always been our mission, we want to ensure everyone has safe, easy and affordable access to quality food.
“We all owe huge thanks to the volunteers, friends and family members that are making sure vulnerable people across the UK can get groceries while they self-isolate.
"I’m hopeful that our voucher scheme will make it a little bit easier for them to continue this vital work.”
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