Aldi stores across Oxfordshire donated 19,000 meals during the recent school summer holidays to charities, foodbanks, and community organisations.
The donations contributed to a rise in Aldi’s total redistributed meals, which increased from more than 8.8 million to 10.9 million in 2026, marking a 24 per cent increase.
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 partnered with the food redistribution platform Neighbourly since 2019 to divert surplus food from its stores to charities and community groups across the UK.
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 Oxfordshire can also support the scheme by donating food and essentials at Aldi’s in-store community donation points.
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