People and Culture at ALDI
A Culture Where Everyone is Included
Our goal is to create an environment where everyone who walks through our doors feels welcome, included and able to be their authentic self. We believe that understanding, respecting and valuing the uniqueness of our people and customers make us stronger. That’s why we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values everyone. Our core value of ‘responsibility’ ensures that we treat our people, customers and partners fairly, in the pursuit of our core purpose. As a global retailer, we strive to represent and serve the needs of the communities we operate in and improve the world we live in.
Our People Drive Our Success
Our culture is built from core values that define ALDI: consistency, simplicity and responsibility. Here, everyone is empowered to achieve something remarkable — for their futures, their teams and themselves. We are also committed to making every moment matter to you. We take care of our people by showing kindness, saying ‘thank you’, providing work-life balance, development opportunities and a great working environment.
Our 5 People-Focused Areas
Our Partnerships
ALDI is committed to fostering collaboration and mutual respect in our community through our local partnerships. By engaging our people in volunteering and making meaningful donations, we aim to make a positive impact that resonates throughout the community.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
ALDI provides $1 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to support youth development and healthy and active lifestyles.
Hope Chicago
We partner with Hope Chicago to donate $2 million by the end of 2026 to help provide funding for Chicago’s only two-generation scholarship program.
Feeding America
ALDI provides over $700,000 to support Feeding America’s product recovery, Food Rescue Fund and their Food Security Equity Impact Fund. Additionally, we donated 39 million pounds of food and packed more than 29,000 disaster relief boxes in 2024.
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
We are proud supporters of the UNCF to help provide scholarships for young people to excel beyond primary education.
My Block, My Hood, My City (M3)
We partner with M3 to help expand their Explorers’ Program, which allows more youth on the south and west sides of Chicago to see the city, provides scholarship assistance and sponsors their annual holiday event, Be A Part of the Light.
"It's refreshing when companies such as ALDI reach out to us and want to establish a true partnership beyond just a monetary contribution. It's clear that ALDI is committed to making real change in the communities they serve and we are hopeful others will be inspired to step up as well." - Jahmal Cole, Founder of My Block, My Hood, My City
ALDI Community Gift Cards Program
ALDI strives to make a positive contribution to communities through the ALDI Community Gift Cards Program. This program focuses on supporting nonprofits that deliver after- and out-of-school youth programming, as well as working with food banks and pantries looking to purchase products.