Charities in Leeds will be able to stock up on free food at Aldi stores across the city on Christmas Eve.
It's all part of the budget's supermarket's charitable commitment at Christmas, which has seen families benefit from free turkey dinners over the past couple of years.
Aldi donated around half a million meals to charities across the UK last Christmas.
The scheme sees stores hand out fresh food that is near the end of its shelf life after doors close at 6pm. The likes of fruit, vegetables, fresh meat, fish and bread are donated to charities who can collect it from shops in Leeds.
Fritz Walleczek, managing director of corporate responsibility at Aldi UK, said: "Our Christmas food donation scheme is something we’re really passionate about, and we’re working with Neighbourly this year to pair as many stores up as possible.
"Last year we were able to reach thousands of people across the UK, and some charities were even able to prepare fresh meals that fed families well into the New Year.
"This is our third year of Christmas food donations and we’re hoping this year will be just as successful, and we look forward to working with local charities and food banks in Leeds in the future."
How to sign up
Only registered charities can apply to take the food and they must have a recently approved Level 2 hygiene certificate.
Charities interested in working with Aldi this Christmas should contact Neighbourly at aldichristmas@Neighbourly.com before Monday, November 11.
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