Supermarket giant Aldi has helped Oxfordshire's good causes with over 8,000 meals throughout the recent Easter school holidays.
Paired with local charities and community groups, the nation’s fourth-largest supermarket chain managed to donate around 833,600 meals across the UK during this period, benefiting 20 causes in Oxfordshire alone.
This act of kindness forms part of Aldi’s thriving partnership with Neighbourly, a platform dedicated to bridging the gap between businesses and charitable organisations.
Liz Fox, national sustainability director at Aldi UK, explained how the company was able to give back.
She said: "We know that the school holidays can be a particularly challenging time for families, and food banks regularly see heightened demand.
"By working with such amazing charities in Oxfordshire through our partnership Neighbourly, we are able to give back by providing donations to those who need it most."
Steve Butterworth, CEO of Neighbourly, explained how crucial Aldi's contributions are in the current climate.
He said: "The ongoing cost-of-living crisis has increased the demand on food banks, particularly during the school holidays.
"Aldi's contributions serve as a lifeline for many, providing essential support to enable these causes to continue their vital work within local communities."
Since teaming up with Neighbourly in 2019, Aldi has donated over 44 million meals to good causes throughout the UK.
The grocer has also launched a "Spring" fund to help families in need, offering microgrants to charities across the Neighbourly network.
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