Supermarket Aldi donates hundreds of Easter meals to Highland people in need as part of the Neighbourly community giving initiative

A supermarket giant has donated over 600 meals to local causes in the Highlands this Easter.

The donations form part of Aldi’s ongoing partnership with Neighbourly, the community giving platform.

Targeted at people in need over the school Easter holidays, the Highland donation of 604 meals was part of a UK-wide contribution of over 550,000, with almost 2,000 causes benefitting in total.

Liz Fox, corporate responsibility director at Aldi UK, said: "We understand that the school holidays can be an especially challenging time for families, particularly amid the current cost-of-living crisis.

“Neighbourly carries out such vital work in the community, so we’re proud to be able to support them and the charities, foodbanks and community groups they work with in the Highlands in their efforts to support those who may be struggling.”

Steve Butterworth, CEO of Neighbourly, added: “The impact of the cost-of-living crisis has intensified, meaning that the demand on foodbanks is continuing to increase, particularly during the school holidays.

“The donations from Aldi are a lifeline for many and provide the essential boost good causes need to continue supporting their local communities.”

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