Digital Media Centre

HAMILTON SHOPPER SCOOPS OVER £170 FOR LOCAL FOODBANK AT ALDI SUPERMARKET SWEEP     

The winner of Aldi’s Supermarket Sweep in Hamilton has raised £175.98 for a local foodbank while picking up £175 in Aldi favourites for herself. 

Aldi’s popular Supermarket Sweep recently arrived in Hamilton and lucky shopper Joanne Sinclair, who was chosen as the winner of an in-store competition, took part in the five-minute trolley dash for charity on 21st of August.   

Aldi Supermarket Sweep winner, Joanne Sinclair, said: “I had a wonderful time running the sweep. The staff were so friendly, and I am delighted to have raised some money for the local foodbank who do such a wonderful job in the community.” 

Isobel Graham, Hamilton District Foodbank Manager, said: “We are delighted to receive this donation and the support of Aldi. This donation will go towards buying in fresh produce which makes a lovely addition to our food parcels.” 

Richard Holloway, Regional Managing Director for Scotland, said: “We are proud that the Aldi Supermarket Sweep is a firm favourite across the country, and we are so pleased to bring it back this year. Congratulations to Joanne who managed to raise an incredible £175.98 for Hamilton District Foodbank and snap up a whole load of Aldi treats for herself.”  

Aldi’s Supermarket Sweep will return to Countesswell, Aberdeen in August, giving more savvy shoppers the chance to rummage through the aisles for a good cause. Applications for the Countesswell store will open from Monday 5 September – Sunday 11 September. Customers can apply in-store or by emailing supermarketsweep@aldi.co.uk.