Aldi donated more than 2.1 million meals to food banks and other community causes during the school summer holidays.
The donations were the result of Aldi’s work with Neighbourly, the redistribution organisation that routes surplus food from supermarkets to local charities across the country daily.
Aldi has worked with Neighbourly since 2019, and donated 10.9 million meals so far in 2026 alone.
“There’s no reason for good food to go to waste when it can be put to use by organisations supporting their local communities,” said Aldi UK national sustainability director Luke Emery.
“Our stores redistribute surplus food throughout the year, giving local charities a regular source of food they can use to support the people who rely on them.”
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Neighbourly CEO Steve Butterworth said: “For many of the organisations we work with, summer doesn’t mean demand eases off. The school holidays bring an additional pressure, as families face higher food costs and children who usually receive free school meals may not have the same access to support during the holidays.
“Regular surplus food donations give charities something practical they can use straight away, helping them keep shelves stocked and respond to what people in their communities need.”
Customers can add to the surplus given by Aldi via the donation points in its stores.
Aldi is one of a number of retailers to work with Neighbourly, with Lidl and M&S among others.
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