Aldi Christmas pledge invite

One of Britain’s largest supermarket chains is embracing the tradition that Christmas is a time for giving by encouraging local charities, community groups and food banks in Perthshire to register to receive surplus food donations this festive season.

As part of Aldi’s pledge to donate 10 million meals this year to families across the UK facing hunger, the German-owned supermarket has committed to donate more meals than ever to good causes over the festive period.

With all its stores set to close on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and News Year’s Day, the retailer wants to ensure that any products approaching the end of their shelf life reach families who might otherwise miss out this Christmas.

Mary Dunn, managing director of corporate responsibility, remarked: “Our food donations scheme operates year-round, but we know that Christmas can be a particularly difficult time for the families and communities we support.

“That’s why we are so committed to increasing the number of meals we donate over the festive season, and we look forward to working with local charities in Perthshire this Christmas to help us meet our 10 million meals target for the year.”

Organisations do not need to be a registered charity to apply for donations but must have a level two hygiene certificate and be able to transport and store chilled food products after collecting them on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve at 5pm.

Those interested in working with Aldi this Christmas should contact Neighbourly at aldichristmas@neighbourly.com before December 5.