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New scheme launched by Aldi to help parents in summer holidays
New scheme launched by Aldi to help parents in summer holidays
The cost of looking after children during the six-week school summer break is an added pressure on families
Families will be able to use the vouchers to stock up on whatever they need
A new voucher support scheme to help families with the added costs of looking after children during the school holidays has been launched by Aldi. Families can apply to its Summer Support Scheme, which will see vouchers given away for Aldi shoppers to spend in stores every day over the six-week school holiday in July and August.
Families will be able to use the vouchers to stock up on whatever they need in the shop, from healthy snacks and cupboard essentials to toys and garden activities from the Specialbuy aisle.
To apply for the scheme, submit your name and email address to SummerSupportScheme@ with one family chosen at random every day of July and August to receive a £50 voucher to redeem in store.
'The school holidays can put extra pressure on finances, especially when it comes to keeping children fed, entertained and active during the six-week break", Julie Ashfield from Aldi said. For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here
'As the UK's cheapest supermarket, we don't believe in paying a premium for healthy, quality food and we'll always do what we can to support parents in making their money go further.'
Earlier this year, Aldi, the UK's fourth biggest supermarket, launched its Mamia New Parent Fund, giving away £100 Aldi vouchers to parents every week for a year to help with the cost of welcoming a new baby.
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For full terms and conditions of Aldi's Summer Support Scheme, visit here
Aldi is actively recruiting for 1,000 new store roles as it ramps up its store openings programme between now and the end of the year.
The supermarket, which already operates more than 1,050 stores and employs over 45,000 people, is hiring for a wide range of store-level positions.
These include store assistants, store cleaners and store apprentices, as well as opportunities in management. Aldi store assistants earn a starting hourly rate of £12.75 nationally, increasing to £13.66, based on the length of service.
The supermarket says it remains the only one in the UK to provide paid breaks.
Kelly Stokes, Recruitment Director at Aldi UK, said: 'As we expand into new communities, we're excited to bring even more people into the Aldi family.
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"We're proud to offer not only the best pay and benefits, but also a positive working environment and real opportunities for progression.'
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