A SUPERMARKET chain is bidding to work with community groups and charities across Dorset as part of a festive food donation scheme.
Aldi, which has two stores in Weymouth - one in Mercery Road and the other in Link Park - is embracing the time for giving by encouraging local charities, community groups and food banks in Dorset to register now to receive surplus food donations this Christmas.
As part of Aldi’s pledge to donate 10 million meals this year to families across the UK facing hunger, the supermarket has committed to donate more meals than ever to good causes over the festive period.
A spokeswoman from Aldi, said: "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."
Organisations must meet certain requirements to register, including having a level two hygiene certificate gained in the last two years and being 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 aldichristmas@neighbourly.com before December 5.
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