ALDI is launching a brand-new voucher scheme to help cover the soaring cost of the school holidays.
The supermarket giant will be giving away a free £50 voucher every single day throughout the months of July and August, offering financial relief to families feeling the pinch.
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That adds up to 62 vouchers in total, one for every day of the summer break, and it’s open to parents across Great Britain, including Scotland where schools finish earlier.
To be in with a chance of bagging one of the vouchers, parents simply need to send their name and email address to SummerSupportScheme@aldi.co.uk.
There are no lengthy forms or complicated sign-ups – just one quick email to apply.
Each day, one family will be picked at random and awarded a £50 Aldi voucher to spend in store on whatever they need.
The supermarket says families can use the vouchers however they like.
That could be for their weekly food shop, snacks to keep the kids going, or even treats from the Specialbuy aisle, like toys and garden games to keep children entertained during the long summer break.
Julie Ashfield, chief commercial officer at Aldi UK, said: “The school holidays can put extra pressure on finances, especially when it comes to keeping children fed, entertained and active during the six-week break.
“As the UK’s cheapest supermarket, we don’t believe in paying a premium for healthy, quality food and we’ll always do what we can to support parents in making their money go further.”
This summer scheme follows Aldi’s ongoing efforts to support families, including freezing the price of its Mamia First Infant Formula until the end of 2025.
Earlier this year, it also launched the Mamia New Parent Fund, which sees parents given £100 in Aldi vouchers every week for an entire year to help with the cost of everyday items after having a baby.
In another major help for families, Aldi has brought back its hugely popular Back to School range and frozen prices once again.
Parents can pick up essential school uniform items from just £1.50, and the full £5 uniform bundle, available in sizes ranging from four to 12 years.
For those looking to top up on school kit, shoppers will find three-packs of shirts for £3.69, jersey trousers at £2.49 and leather school shoes with memory foam insoles for just £8.99.
The range also includes sportswear and PE essentials, with joggers from £6.99 and football boots from £9.99.
How to save money at Aldi
There are plenty of clever ways to save even more money when shopping at Aldi and most of them don’t require any effort.
One of the easiest tricks is to look out for items nearing their expiry date.
Aldi often marks these down automatically at the till, even if there’s no visible sticker on them.
Items that expire the same day or the next can be up to 75% cheaper.
So if you know you’ll use something quickly or have freezer space it’s worth snapping these up for big savings.
Specialbuys are another major money-saver. These are limited-time items that land in stores every Wednesday and Sunday and cover everything from garden furniture to toys and kitchen gear.
You can check what’s coming soon by signing up for Aldi’s newsletter or checking the Specialbuys section on the website.
Aldi also runs its “Super Six” fruit and veg offer every two weeks, where it slashes prices on six fresh items.
It’s a great way to get more variety in your weekly shop while paying less, with discounts like oranges for 99p or red cabbage for just 49p.
If you haven’t already, downloading the Aldi app can also help. It shows you all the latest offers and lets you build a shopping list to help you stick to your budget.
You can even use the app to plan ahead for future deals.
There’s also Aldi’s reduced aisle, which includes big discounts on items they’re trying to shift.
These are marked with red tags and are usually end-of-line Specialbuys or seasonal stock.
If you can’t spot it, ask staff where the reduction section is – it’s often tucked away.
Lastly, you can get cashback through Hyperjar, a savings app offering 20% back at Aldi.
Just download the free app, load money onto your account, then buy a gift card to match the cost of your shop.
You’ll get cashback directly into your Hyperjar wallet – perfect if you’re doing a big weekly shop and want some money back.
How to cut the cost of your grocery shop
SAVING on your shop can make a big difference to your wallet. Here are some tips from comparison site Money.co.uk about how you can cut the cost of your shopping bills:
- Write yourself a list – Only buy items that you need. If it isn’t on your list, don’t put it in the trolley
- Create a budget – Work out a weekly budget for your food shopping
- Never shop hungry – you are far more likely to buy more food if your tummy is rumbling
- Don’t buy pre-chopped veggies or fruit – The extra they’ll charge for chopping can be eye watering
- Use social media – follow your favourite retailers to find out about the latest deals
- Be disloyal – You may want to go to different stores to find the best bargains
- Check the small print – It’s always worth checking the price per kg/lb/litre when comparing offers so you’re making a like for like decision as a bigger box won’t necessarily mean you get more
- Use your loyalty cards – Don’t be afraid to sign up to them all. They all work slightly differently – work out what bonus suits you better and remember to trade in your points for additional rewards
What other support is available?
Aldi isn’t the only retailer offering help to families this summer.
Iceland is still running its Food Club, which lets eligible customers take out interest-free loans between £25 and £100 to help cover the cost of their food shop.
The payments are made onto a pre-loaded card and can be repaid at £10 a week.
Asda also offers a Kids Eat for £1 deal in its in-store cafes, which runs year-round.
Children can get a hot meal for just £1 when an adult spends £1 or more.
Some meals also include a free drink and a piece of fruit, making it one of the most affordable lunch options when you’re out.
Meanwhile, Tesco has teamed up with Community Cookery School to offer free cooking classes to parents and children over the summer, helping families learn budget-friendly recipes and how to reduce food waste.
You can also check if your local council is running a Holiday Activities and Food Programme.
These government-backed schemes offer free meals and activities to children who qualify for free school meals during term time but places often fill up fast, so it’s worth registering early.
