A SUPERMARKET chain with branches across Reading and Wokingham have helped donate more than 6,000 meals to community groups over the recent Easter holidays.
Aldi, which is now the country’s fourth-largest supermarket chain, works with community giving platform Neighbourly to donate unsold fresh and chilled food to food banks and charities, with stores paired to a local group.
It says that during the school break, it donated 833,600 meals across the country, of which 6,100 were from its Berkshire stores.
Liz Fox, national sustainability director at Aldi UK, said: “We know that the school holidays can be a particularly challenging time for families, and food banks regularly see heightened demand.
“By working with such amazing charities in Berkshire through our partnership Neighbourly, we are able to give back by providing donations to those who need it most.”
And Steve Butterworth, CEO of Neighbourly, said: “The ongoing cost-of-living crisis has increased the demand on food banks, particularly during the school holidays.
“Aldi’s contributions serve as a lifeline for many, providing essential support to enable these causes to continue their vital work within local communities.”
Aldi recently partnered with Neighbourly to launch a fund to provide additional help for families.
Eligible charities across the Neighbourly network, such as baby banks and children’s centres, can access microgrants of £500 to help provide immediate support to struggling families.
For more details, log on to: www.neighbourly.com and search for Spring fund
