ALDI selects Leitrim charity as beneficiary of Community Grants Programme

ALDI Ireland has announced that a Leitrim charity has become the latest beneficiary of ALDI’s Community Grants programme, recognising their valuable contribution to the local community.

Receiving €500 in ALDI gift cards is Breffni Community Development CLG, donated by local ALDI Leitrim employees as part of the retailer’s ongoing support for communities nationwide.

The ALDI Community Grants programme helps fund local charities and community organisations that contribute vital work and a wide range of services – from supporting mental health and disability services to helping animal shelters, youth clubs, cancer supports and more. 

The recipient is nominated by ALDI Leitrim team members, ensuring that the causes supported by the programme are meaningful to and directly benefit the communities where employees live and work.

Breffni Community Development CLG, also known as Breffni Family Resource Centre, is a non-profit community project based in Carrick-on-Shannon.

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Established in 2001 by Townspark Residents Association, it works to support individuals, families, and groups in the local area through a wide range of services, activities, and programmes.  

Its work focuses on Family and Community Support, Health and Wellbeing Initiatives, community allotments, composting schemes and creative wellbeing workshops that promote healthy lifestyles and social connection, administrative services, information resources, inclusion and engagement creating opportunities for social interaction through classes, workshops, fun days and cultural projects that are open to all. 

“The donation from ALDI will directly contribute to the continuation and expansion of Breffni Community Development CLG’s programmes. It will help us to continue to fund key areas including wellbeing, family and youth supports, healthy living initiatives and our inclusive community groups,” said Breffni Community Development CLG.

“This support ensures that we can maintain essential services, respond flexibly to community needs, and continue building a welcoming space for people of all ages and backgrounds in the local community.”

Rachel Nugent, National Sustainability Manager, ALDI Ireland said: “We continue to be proud of the impact that our Community Grants programme has across the country. We are pleased to be donating €86,500 this year to so many vital local charities and community groups across Ireland. These organisations are the backbone of their communities, and we’re delighted to play a part in helping them do what they do best.

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Since launching the annual Community Grants programme in 2016, ALDI has committed €844,500 in donations to positively support more than 1,000 local charity branches and community groups across Ireland.

“This Community Grants programme is a reflection of ALDI’s ongoing commitment to building strong, lasting relationships in the communities we serve. Since 2016, we’ve donated €844,500 through the programme, and we look forward to supporting even more local causes in the years ahead,” Miss Nugent concluded.

Operating a store in Carrick-on-Shannon, ALDI plays an active role in the local community. Through its long-standing partnership with FoodCloud, ALDI Leitrim store has donated almost 40,000 meals to local charities, helping avoid more than 55,000 kgs of CO2e emissions.