Supermarket donates thousands of Easter meals

OVER 3000 meals were donated to people in need across Dumfries and Galloway over the Easter period. Aldi has helped to deliver 3,233 meals helping to support families that might otherwise struggle with the extra cost of Easter celebrations and feeding children during the school holidays. Working with charities and community groups through its long-standing partnership with Neighbourly, the supermarket redistributes fresh and chilled food from its stores to those who need it most, with donations made over Easter helping to make sure all families can come together to enjoy festivities regardless of financial circumstances. Luke Emery, national sustainability director at Aldi UK, said: “We know the school holidays can put real pressure on families who may already be struggling – especially when it comes to putting food on the table. “By working with Neighbourly, we can ensure good food reaches families who need it, rather than going to waste. That’s food on people’s plates that might otherwise have been missed. “And for those who are able to, picking up an extra item to donate in store can make a real difference to local communities.”