Aldi urges Yorkshire charities to join food surplus donation scheme

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 06:03 · Archive

Aldi has donated over 15 million meals this year through a surplus food partnership and is encouraging more Yorkshire charities to join ahead of Christmas.

Aldi has donated more than 15 million meals this year through its partnership with Neighbourly, a community giving platform that matches Aldi stores with local organisations able to collect surplus food. Charities and community groups in Yorkshire are now being encouraged to join the scheme, particularly in the run-up to Christmas, to help distribute surplus food during the festive season.

Luke Emery, national sustainability director at Aldi UK, said: "At Christmas, so many local charities, food banks and community groups are working harder than ever to support people in their area, and we want to make sure good food gets to those who need it most." He encouraged customers to identify local groups that could benefit and ask them to contact Neighbourly.

Steve Butterworth, chief executive officer at Neighbourly, said: "We'd encourage any local good causes that could benefit to get in touch, so we can connect them with nearby Aldi stores and help good food reach people in their communities." Aldi stores will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

How it is being reported

• Aldi donates 15 million meals as Yorkshire groups urged to join schemeALDI has donated more than 15 million meals through the partnership this yearTelegraph & Argus · 15 Oct, 05:00
• Aldi donates 15 million meals as Yorkshire groups urged to join schemeALDI has donated more than 15 million meals through the partnership this year.Keighley News · 15 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Aldi · Neighbourly · Yorkshire · Luke Emery · Steve Butterworth

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