Pictured at the launch of ALDI’s 2022 Community Grants programme earlier this year were Padraig Barry, communications director with ALDI Ireland; Tina Boyle and Chico, Cavan SPCA; Heather Humphreys, Minister for Rural and Community Development; and Rhiannon McClelland, SOSAD Monaghan. Five Mayo-based charities and community groups have become the latest beneficiaries of the programme, with each receiving a €500 grant from the ALDI store teams in the county. Photo: Conor McCabe Photography

Five Mayo charities receive €500 donation from ALDI store colleagues

A total of five Mayo-based charities and community groups have become the latest beneficiaries of ALDI’s Community Grants programme, with each charity receiving a €500 grant from the ALDI store teams in the county.

Receiving the €500 grants are: Mayo Addiction and Suicide Awareness, North Mayo Horse Sanctuary, Scouting Ireland 3rd Mayo Ballinrobe, Glencastle National School and Claremorris No Name Club.

ALDI’s Community Grants programme helps fund local charities and community organisations that contribute vital work and services in their local communities. Each local charity supported is chosen by ALDI employees, enabling them to help the local good causes they are passionate about.

By the end of 2022, the programme will have donated €537,000 to over 1,000 local charity branches and community groups across Ireland since its inception in 2016. Receiving charities and organisations range from rescue teams to animal sanctuaries, cancer support to mental health support, or any charitable organisation that resonates with ALDI colleagues.

Commenting, John Curtin, group buying director with ALDI Ireland, said: “We are very proud to continue to support local charities across the country through the ALDI Community Grants programme and we’re pleased to see the impact of our donation in the local communities of Co. Mayo.

“The Community Grants programme is one example of how ALDI is committed to investing and partnering with local communities and charities across Ireland and we look forward to continuing this engagement for years to come.”