Strategic Corporate Partnerships
A partnership worthy of the middle aisle
Since 2020 the ALDI partnership has been helping Barnardos support vulnerable children and families across Ireland by raising awareness and funds for Barnardos Early Years and Family Support Services.
All funds raised goes directly to Barnardos Early Years and Family Support Programmes.
Barnardos Early Years Services work to provide children with the educational, emotional and physical supports they need to enter school age education with the same opportunity for success as any child.
Family Support Services offer support to the families of those children, who may be experiencing crises such as domestic violence, mental ill health or addiction. All are working towards the same goal, to support the child – Because Childhood Lasts a Lifetime.
Why support Barnardos & ALDI
Barnardos supported over 35,000 children in 2024. Demand for Barnardos services increased by 37% in one year a reflection of challenging circumstances for so many, alongside rising costs for all. As a result, Barnardos has a waiting list of 2,000 families in need of support. 5 years into our partnership together we have shared goals of supporting customers and services users as best we now and in the future.
Ways you can support Barnardos in ALDI
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Home cook book
‘Home’ is the perfect cookbook for anyone who loves delicious, easy recipes and every purchase supports Barnardos’ work with vulnerable children. Featuring over 55 favourite dishes chosen by Ireland’s top rugby stars. From James Ryan’s Soy & Ginger Steak to Linda Djougang’s Strawberry & Mascarpone Yoghurt, there’s something for every cook and every appetite.
Now available for just €7 plus postage to Ireland (€9) and worldwide will vary
ALDI Initiatives Activities with Staff, Customers & Families
Latest annual Barnardos & ALDI Ireland, Food Insecurity in Ireland: Impact on children and their parents, report 2024
Cost-of-living crisis continuing to impact families – Latest Barnardos and ALDI research
Barnardos calls on Government to implement five key recommendations to tackle food poverty
- 41% of parents said they had skipped meals or reduced portion sizes so that their children would have enough to eat, an increase of 12% since last year
- Almost one quarter of parents (24%) have had to borrow money to feed a child in the last year, up from 16% in October 2022, and 11% in January 2022
- 21% of families have had to cut back on children’s activities to afford food
- One quarter of parents have had to reduce spending on medical costs, up from 17% a year ago
- Just one in four (27%) have never had to make cutbacks to afford food, down from 36% last year, and from 57% in January 2022
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The results in this survey reflect what Barnardos are seeing on the ground every day. Parents are being faced with difficult decisions to make for their families more frequently than ever. A lack of nutritious meals has an impact on the emotional and mental well-being of both child and parent for a long to time to come. Because childhood lasts a lifetime.
As we celebrate three years of collaboration with Barnardos, our shared mission has never been more important. We believe that no one should face the dilemma of choosing between affordability or quality, nutritious food. ALDI, as a family retailer, has consistently advocated for accessible and wholesome food. In January, we delivered on this commitment through substantial price reductions of up to 23% on family favourites and lunch box essentials.
