Aldi stores in Wiltshire have donated 30,500 meals to good causes during the school summer holidays.
The meals were distributed to charities, food banks and community organisations as part of Aldi’s wider effort to tackle food waste and support people in need.
Luke Emery, national sustainability director at Aldi UK, said: "There’s no reason for good food to go to waste when it can be put to use by organisations supporting their local communities.
"Our stores redistribute surplus food throughout the year, giving local charities a regular source of food they can use to support the people who rely on them."
Aldi has worked with Neighbourly since 2019 to redistribute surplus food from its stores to charities and community organisations across the UK.
The donations took the number of meals redistributed by Aldi in 2026 from more than 8.8 million before the school holidays to 10.9 million - an increase of 24 per cent.
Steve Butterworth, CEO of Neighbourly, said: "For many of the organisations we work with, summer doesn’t mean demand eases off.
"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 during the holidays.
"Regular surplus food donations give charities something practical they can use straight away, helping them keep shelves stocked and respond to what people in their communities need."
Shoppers in Wiltshire can also contribute by donating food and everyday essentials at Aldi’s in-store community donation points.
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