Cheshire groups urged to join Aldi surplus food scheme

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 17:33 · Archive

Cheshire charities and community groups are being encouraged to sign up for Aldi's surplus food donation scheme ahead of Christmas.

Charities and community groups in Cheshire are being encouraged to sign up for Aldi's surplus food donation scheme ahead of Christmas. The scheme, which operates in partnership with the community giving platform Neighbourly, redistributes surplus food from Aldi stores to charities and community groups across the UK.

Aidi has already donated more than 15 million meals through its partnership with Neighbourly this year. Participating charities and groups are matched with their nearest Aldi store and can collect surplus food to help those in need in their communities. With Aldi stores set to close on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, the festive season offers an opportunity for even greater food donations.

Luke Emery, national sustainability director at Aldi UK, said the company wanted to ensure 'good food gets to those who need it most' during Christmas when 'local charities, food banks and community groups are working harder than ever'. Steve Butterworth, chief executive officer at Neighbourly, emphasised the importance of local food donations for charities and community groups supporting people through winter.

Charities and community groups in Cheshire that are not currently partnered with Neighbourly can register their interest by emailing aldi@neighbourly.com. Customers are encouraged to recommend the scheme to local organisations that could benefit.

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Cheshire groups urged to sign up for Aldi’s surplus food scheme before ChristmasCheshire charities and community groups urged to join Aldi’s Neighbourly surplus food donation scheme, helping food banks and local causes this Christmas.Northwich Guardian · 15 Oct, 17:00
Cheshire groups urged to sign up for Aldi’s surplus food scheme before ChristmasCheshire charities and community groups urged to join Aldi’s Neighbourly surplus food donation scheme, helping food banks and local causes this Christmas.Warrington Guardian · 15 Oct, 17:00

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

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