HQ: Abingdon, United Kingdom
The positive impact ALDI has helped to create in communities.
The number of people indirectly helped each week by the good causes ALDI has supported
630
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121
Non-food donated (tonnes)
1
Meals donated
77,323
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Through Neighbourly, ALDI has donated surplus food and products, turning business resources into meaningful community impact.
Through Neighbourly, businesses donate resources to local good causes.
Support goes directly to charities and community organisations, helping them free up time and resources to focus on what matters most.
Whether it's a hot meal, essential products, a safe place to meet or someone to talk to, support reaches people in ways that make a real difference.
Together, these contributions create real, measurable impact in local communities. That's social value in action.
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Abingdon, UK
Abingdon Community Fridge was founded in July of 2019. We aim to help reduce food waste through education and collection/redistribution of surplus food from restaurants and other food businesses Please visit our Facebook page for more information/updates on our opening times.
What we've received
Oxford, UK
- Education/training - The prevention or relief of poverty - Recreation - Children/young people - Other defined groups - Provides buildings/facilities/open space - Provides services - Provides advocacy/advice/information
What we've received
Oxford, UK
The Community-Wide Food and Goods Rescue Initiative was founded and is led by Saroj Saurya, alongside the support of a dedicated team of volunteers. Together, the initiative works to reduce waste, promote responsible consumption, and foster a culture of sharing that strengthens communities across Oxford and beyond. Tackling food waste lies at the heart of our mission. Producing food requires vast amounts of water, energy, and agricultural land, yet millions of tonnes of perfectly edible food are wasted each year. When food is sent to landfill, it releases methane, a greenhouse gas more than 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide. By rescuing surplus food and redistributing it, we prevent harmful emissions while ensuring that good food nourishes people rather than being discarded. The initiative partners with local producers, retailers, and suppliers to collect surplus food and household goods that might otherwise go to waste. These items are made freely available to students and staff at local universities, as well as to members of the wider community. This inclusive approach ensures that a broad range of people benefit and fosters a strong sense of shared ownership across communities. Items unsuitable for consumption are disposed of responsibly, and, where possible, packaging is recycled or repurposed to minimise environmental impact. Thousands of items have been diverted from landfill, greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced, and meaningful connections have formed between people from different backgrounds and neighbourhoods. By continuing to rescue food and goods, the initiative demonstrates that sustainability and solidarity go hand in hand. Every loaf of bread, every bag of vegetables, and every item given a second life represents a step towards a more resilient, caring, and environmentally responsible future.
What we've received