ALDI Community Gift Card Program
At ALDI, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities. We focus on creating lasting change by supporting nonprofit organizations that promote children’s health and wellness and address food insecurity.
Our contributions include providing gift cards to local nonprofits, enabling them to cover food costs for after-school and out-of-school programs, as well as supporting food banks and pantries. Together, we strive to make a meaningful difference where it matters most.
Community Gift Card Program
The ALDI Community Gift Card Program is designed to provide gift cards to local nonprofit organizations that positively impact children’s health and wellness, as well as food insecurity.
Through this program, we collaborate with local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, including schools, to benefit all children in the community. Whether your mission focuses on supporting children through education, arts, athletics, or addressing food insecurity, we encourage you to apply for support from the ALDI Community Gift Card Program.
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ALDI Impact Grants
In addition to supporting community organizations with gift cards, ALDI invites impactful nonprofits to apply for grants through the ALDI Impact Grant program. This program focuses on reducing food insecurity and enhancing children’s health and wellness. Please note that applications are by invitation only.
In 2024, ALDI awarded over 80 Impact Grants, supporting organizations such as: Nourishing Hope, Share Food Program, DC Central Kitchen, Common Threads, Nest Café, and The Cookery.
National Partnerships
Through our strategic national partnerships, we strive to be a leading force for good in the communities we serve. We support our national partners in various ways, including raising funds annually for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to advance research and providing financial support for essential programs. Additionally, we pack disaster relief food boxes for Feeding America and collaborate with other prominent national nonprofits that assist youth through educational programs and scholarships.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is on a mission to fight children with cancer through funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families, and impowering everyone to help cue childhood cancer. ALDI has committed to raising $10 million for ALSF by 2027.
American Red Cross supports people during emergencies by harnessing their network of volunteers and the generosity of donors. ALDI provides support through both the Annual Disaster Giving Program and donations following major natural disasters.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America is on a mission to enable all youth people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. ALDI employees volunteer at Clubs across the country, focusing on improving the lives of the Club youth and ensuring access to healthy and nutritious food.
Feeding America is working toward a brighter future by ensuring equal access to food for everyone. ALDI and Feeding America partner together to reduce food insecurity through in-store and warehouse donations, the Food Rescue Fund, and Food Security Equity Impact Fund.
Hope Chicago provides equitable access to debt-free higher education for Chicago Public School students graduating from one of the organization’s five partner schools. Hope Chicago is Chicago’s only two generation scholarship programs, raising two generations together, and changing lives through education.
Volunteering
In 2024, ALDI employees packed over 29,000 disaster relief boxes. Over 2,800 employees contributed 6,400+ hours volunteering with food banks and Boys & Girls Clubs across the country
Application Questions
How will I know if my support request has been received?
After you submit your request online, you’ll receive a confirmation email. After our team reviews your request, you’ll receive a response from ALDI via email on the status of your request.
How long after submitting an application will I get a response?
We review all applications thoroughly and will do our best to respond to you in a timely manner. Please give the application reviewers 4-6 weeks to review and send out awards.
Do we need to submit our IRS exemption letter?
We strongly recommend attaching your IRS exemption letter to your application; however, it is not required.
What should I do if I am not sure which division I should select on our application?
Please use the Store Locator to look up your nearest store address. If you need assistance, you can view an example of how to find your division here.
Should I attach brochures, letters of support, newspaper articles or other pieces of information to my proposal?
If you have any additional collateral materials that you think will strengthen your proposal, you may attach the documents to the application. Please do not send attachments by email.
Is there a preferred file format for attachments?
We strongly prefer PDF documents for all attachments, especially for Excel spreadsheets, but all file formats are accepted.
Should we send ALDI a copy of our request or any additional documentation?
No, we don’t need copies of your request. Any additional information you’d like to share with us should be submitted with your request as an attachment.
May I send a copy of my application directly to an ALDI employee or another contact at ALDI?
No, ALDI only accepts applications through the Your Cause site. Mailed applications will not be considered.