All regional distribution centres will now be covered following successful trial
Aldi is expanding its partnership with The Bread and Butter Thing in a move that will provide an additional 1.2 million meals to families in need this year.
The discounter said it was extending its relationship with the food redistribution charity after a successful pilot at three of its regional distribution centres, which saw 455,000 meals donated in 2025.
The partnership enables Aldi’s suppliers to donate products that couldn’t be sold in stores, such as items with packaging damage or labelling errors, but are still perfectly good to eat.
Following the success of the pilot, Aldi will now roll the initiative out across all remaining RDCs this year.
The Bread and Butter Thing runs mobile food clubs in communities from Maidstone to Northumberland, providing its members with access to fresh, nutritious food at affordable prices.
Luke Emery, national sustainability director at Aldi UK, said: “Expanding this initiative across all of our RDCs marks an important step in how we reduce waste and continue to support our communities.
“Through our partnership with The Bread and Butter Thing, we’re ensuring that even more surplus food is redirected to families who need it most, rather than going to waste.”
Vic Harper, CEO at The Bread and Butter Thing, said: “Demand for fresh, affordable food support remains high in many communities, and this partnership plays an important role in helping us meet that need.
“Surplus food that might otherwise go to waste is instead helping families stretch their budgets and access nutritious essentials. We’re pleased to be working with Aldi to grow this impact across more communities.”
