Sallynoggin staff’s super support for spinal charity

ALDI has announced that Spinal Injuries Ireland is the latest charity to benefit from thier new community support fund.

Aldi’s Sallynoggin store staff have awarded Spinal Injuries Ireland a €500 grant in recognition of its tremendous work within the local community and to help support its vital services.

The €500 grant was presented to Kevin Dempsey, Fundraising Manager, Spinal Injuries Ireland.

Finbar McCarthy, Group Buying Director, Aldi Ireland, said: “We are delighted our Sallynoggin store employees have chosen to support Spinal Injuries Ireland, as they play a pivotal role in bettering the local community as a whole.

“Spinal Injuries Ireland’s work in providing people with spinal cord injuries access to the necessary supports and services to live a fulfilled life is vital. Supporting the local communities our stores serve is something that we truly believe in.

“We are proud to be contributing to the important work done by charities and not for profit organisations across Ireland through our community support fund.”  

Aldi’s community support fund programme provides each employee with the opportunity to nominate a charity, community group or not-for-profit organisation within their local community for support. Nominated charities are assessed according to a defined selection criteria, with the organisation deemed the most worthwhile receiving a €500 donation from Aldi.  

 Each of Aldi’s 128 Irish stores has been allocated an individual annual bursary fund and a ‘Charity Champion’ assigned to co-ordinate the programme at a local level and work closely with the local charities and not-for-profit organisations. The programme aims to make a difference to communities by focusing on helping to develop Ireland’s youth, combat food poverty and improve the wellbeing of families.