OVER two-dozen Fife charities have benefitted from Aldi's donation of 6,000 meals during the school holidays. 

A total of 27 causes reaped the rewards of the supermarket's initiative with Neighbourly, a community-giving platform that links businesses to charitable organisations. 

Liz Fox, the national sustainability director at Aldi UK, 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 Fife through our partnership Neighbourly, we are able to give back by providing donations to those who need it most.”

The country's fourth-largest supermarket pairs its UK stores with local charities, community groups, and food banks to collect unsold fresh and chilled food year-round.

Around 500,000 meals were donated throughout the UK during this year's Easter holidays. 

Steve Butterworth, CEO of Neighbourly, 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."

Aldi also recently partnered with Neighbourly to launch a new “Spring” fund to provide additional help for families in need across the UK.

Eligible charities across the Neighbourly network, such as baby banks and children’s centres, will be able to access microgrants of £500 to help them provide immediate support to struggling families.