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Aldi Launches UK-Wide April Pet Food Drive in Stores

The retailer routes in-store donations to local groups via Neighbourly to ease pressure from rising pet-care costs.

Overview

  • Throughout April, Aldi is asking shoppers nationwide to leave pet food at year-round in-store collection points for National Pet Month.
  • All donated items go to nearby charities and community groups through Aldi’s partner platform Neighbourly.
  • Aldi says the Neighbourly link has helped deliver the equivalent of more than 50 million meals since 2019 by redirecting surplus food.
  • The appeal responds to a PDSA finding that 86% of pet owners face higher costs, which has driven more requests for basic pet supplies.
  • Alongside the pet appeal, Aldi will provide a further 1.2 million meals this year through The Bread and Butter Thing after a pilot at three distribution hubs.