Does Aldi donate gift cards?

Yes. The ALDI Community Gift Card Program gives gift cards valued between $100 and $1,000 to qualified nonprofits and schools that support after-school and out-of-school youth programs, and to food banks and pantries buying products.

Can schools or sports teams apply to Aldi?

ALDI says the program works with local 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including schools, and names education, arts and athletics as fitting missions. The applicant must be involved in an after-school or out-of-school program.

The 2026 application period opens March 1, 2026, and closes October 31, 2026.

How long does Aldi take to reply?

You get a confirmation email after submitting. ALDI asks applicants to allow 4 to 6 weeks for its reviewers to review and send out awards.

Can we apply for an ALDI Impact Grant?

Only if ALDI invites you. ALDI says Impact Grant applications are by invitation only.

Aldi donation request

ALDI US gives community groups gift cards through the ALDI Community Gift Card Program, which takes applications online through YourCause from March 1 to October 31, 2026. The program is for 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including schools, that run after-school or out-of-school youth programs, and for food banks and pantries buying food. ALDI Impact Grants are by invitation only.

Checked against ALDI (US)'s own pages on October 5, 2026 by With Help From. Not affiliated with ALDI (US).

Status: Accepts requests
What it gives: Gift cards, for example to cover food costs for after-school and out-of-school programs, or for food banks and pantries to buy products. (ALDI Community Gift Card Program)
Who decides: Unclear

Apply on apply.yourcausegrants.com

ALDI Community Gift Card Program

Gift cards, for example to cover food costs for after-school and out-of-school programs, or for food banks and pantries to buy products.. Gifts valued between $100 and $1,000.

Who can apply: Local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, including schools
Applicants must be involved in an after-school or out-of-school program, or be a food bank or pantry seeking to purchase products
Missions focused on children's health and wellness (ALDI names education, arts and athletics) or on food insecurity
How to apply: Check that your organization runs an after-school or out-of-school youth program, or is a food bank or pantry buying products.
An official representative or employee of the organization opens the APPLY NOW link (YourCause GrantsConnect), creates an account or signs in, and completes the eligibility quiz and application.
Select the ALDI division that serves your area; ALDI's Divisional Information page lists each division and the areas it serves.
Attach a copy of the organization's tax documents or registration, plus any supporting material (PDF preferred). Do not email attachments or mail the application; ALDI only accepts applications through YourCause.
Give a street address, because gift cards cannot be mailed to P.O. Box addresses.
Deadlines: The application period opens March 1, 2026, and closes October 31, 2026.
Response: A confirmation email after you submit, then an email from ALDI on the status of your request. ALDI asks applicants to allow 4 to 6 weeks for reviewers to review and send out awards.
Official page: apply.yourcausegrants.com/apply/programs/d92bb160-b67a-47da-bf43-5b68318aa239

Write the request

Before you open the form, write down what the donation is for, the date, how many people it reaches and how you will thank Aldi. If Aldi asks for a letter, adapt the donation request template or a youth sports sponsorship letter. After a yes, send a sponsor thank-you letter.

Questions

Does Aldi donate gift cards?: Yes. The ALDI Community Gift Card Program gives gift cards valued between $100 and $1,000 to qualified nonprofits and schools that support after-school and out-of-school youth programs, and to food banks and pantries buying products.
Can schools or sports teams apply to Aldi?: ALDI says the program works with local 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including schools, and names education, arts and athletics as fitting missions. The applicant must be involved in an after-school or out-of-school program.
When can we apply?: The 2026 application period opens March 1, 2026, and closes October 31, 2026.
How long does Aldi take to reply?: You get a confirmation email after submitting. ALDI asks applicants to allow 4 to 6 weeks for its reviewers to review and send out awards.
Can we apply for an ALDI Impact Grant?: Only if ALDI invites you. ALDI says Impact Grant applications are by invitation only.

Sources

ALDI Community Gift Card Program | ALDI US (ALDI US)
ALDI Community Support Programs (ALDI US)
Divisional Information | ALDI US (ALDI US)
Community (ALDI US)
YourCause - Grants Portal (ALDI Community Gift Card Program application) (ALDI US (application portal hosted by YourCause/Blackbaud))

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