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Aldi donates nearly 140,000 meals to UK charities over summer holidays
Aldi said the donations helped charities and foodbanks meet higher summer demand as its 2026 surplus food total reached 10.9 million meals, up 24%.
- Aldi stores in Camelon and Polmont contributed to a national milestone, helping drive the total meals redistributed in 2026 to 10.9 million, a 24 per cent increase from pre-holiday levels.
- Since 2019, Aldi has worked with Neighbourly to redistribute surplus food, an initiative National Sustainability Director Luke Emery said ensures "there's no reason for good food to go to waste when it can be put to use by organisations supporting their local communities."
- During the recent school summer holidays, Aldi donated 139,600 meals to good causes across the UK, providing charities with regular supplies to keep shelves stocked.
- Neighbourly CEO Steve Butterworth noted demand persists year-round, saying, "The school holidays can 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."
- Shoppers in Falkirk and across the UK can also donate everyday essentials at in-store community points, allowing customers to directly support local foodbanks and community groups.
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Aldi donates 46,200 meals to Nottinghamshire charities over school summer holidays
Aldi stores across Nottinghamshire donated 46,200 meals to charities, food banks and community organisations across the UK throughout the recent school summer holidays.
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