More than 25,000 meals were donated to those in need across Northamptonshire over Christmas and New Year, as Aldi provided surplus food from its stores.

The supermarket teamed up with good causes nationwide – including Revolution Zero, Foodkind and Teamwork Trust – to donate fresh and chilled foods from its stores after closing early on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

In Northamptonshire, the donated figure reached 25,600.

Luke Emery, National Sustainability Director at Aldi UK, said: “This Christmas we were proud to support so many incredible charities across the UK who provide essential support to those in need. The services provided by food banks are more important than ever in the current climate, especially over the festive period and we’re committed to ensuring those that rely on them have access to a wide range of high-quality foods.”

Aldi donated more than 25,000 meals to those in need in Northamptonshire over the festive period.

placeholder image — Aldi donated more than 25,000 meals to those in need in Northamptonshire over the festive period.

Aldi has worked with Neighbourly – a community giving platform - since 2019 and provides surplus food from all of its UK stores to thousands of charities across the country.

Steve Butterworth, CEO at Neighbourly, added: “We’re so grateful to have had Aldi’s support for another year. Christmas is one of the busiest periods for our charities and the donations from Aldi mean we can help even more people across the country who need that bit of extra support over the festive period.”

Aldi shoppers can donate food to local charities, food banks and community groups via the community donation points in stores nationwide.

Customers can donate coats, hats, scarves and gloves – and unwanted Christmas gifts in good condition – at InPost Locker donation points, for a post-Christmas clear-out appeal with The Salvation Army.