23-04-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
ALDI launch Community Grants Programme at Cork store amid appeal to local charities
Since it was launched in 2016, ALDI's Community Grants Programme has donated over €758,000 to more than a thousand local charity branches and groups throughout Ireland.
Charities and groups are asked to nominate themselves for an ALDI gift card worth €500.
Nominations can be made by dropping into their local store and staff from each of ALDI's 163 stores, two distribution centres, and corporate offices will then vote for a charity or community organisation in their local area to receive the grant.
Rachel Nugent, National Sustainability Manager at ALDI Ireland, commented: 'Through this programme, we aim to provide essential resources that help these organisations thrive and make a real difference in people's lives.
'Today, we would like to invite charities and community groups to nominate themselves at their local ALDI store.
'We again look forward to supporting their work and witnessing the positive changes they bring to our local communities,' she said.
Since 2016, recipient charities and organisations have ranged from disability support to children's charities, animal sanctuaries, mental health support groups, sports organisations, and everything in between.
Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Jerry Buttimer TD said he is 'delighted' to see the programme return for another year.
'Charities and grassroots groups across the country play a critical role in the communities they serve.
'I applaud the valuable work they continue to do in towns and cities all over Ireland, and the great role that ALDI staff and customers play in supporting them every year through this programme.'
Munster and Ireland rugby legend Paul O'Connell is an ALDI Play Rugby Ambassador, and he wished 'all groups applying the best of luck.'
Gay Project is one of the beneficiary charities, and a representative said ALDI's support has been 'invaluable.'
'This funding has enabled us to reach more people in need and provide essential services that make a real difference in our community.
'We are incredibly grateful for ALDI's continued commitment to local communities and their dedication to supporting grassroots organisations like ours.
'We are grateful for ALDI's continued commitment to local communities and I would encourage any interested organisations to apply today.'
For more information about the 2025 Community Grants Programme and how to apply, please visit ALDI Ireland's Community Grants Page:
