The supermarket says that any leftovers in the store on December 24 will be free for charities to collect at 4pm when stores across the UK close.
A statement released by the budget supermarket which was circulated on social media, encouraged charities and organisations to get in touch with their head office to arrange collections from any of its 520 branches.
The statement said: “As our stores will shut at 4pm on Christmas Eve until the of December, we will have a variety of good quality surplus food products that we wish to redistribute in support of less fortunate individuals and to prevent food going to waste.
"We are unfortunately unable to deliver products on locally, so it would be essential that your organisation is able to collect. We will expect the levels of food available to vary, however estimations of around 20-30 crates will be expected from each store.
"If you wish to collect all products available, we would therefore recommend providing a large car or van, or being prepared to make multiple journeys."
The chain said that charities and organisations will be welcome to take as much of the products on offer as they want.
Aldi said that among the items on offer will be fresh fruit, meat, fish, bread, chilled goods, dairy items, desserts and ready meals.
It promised that all the food on offer will be at least one day in date.
The supermarket received praise on social media.
One woman called Amanda called for other supermarkets to follow in the Aldi's footsteps.
Aldi has asked charities and organisations to pick up the goods on Christmas Eve between 4.30 pm and 5.40pm.
Anyone who wants to collect food should contact Nicki Monaghan at Aldi Stores Ltd, Holly Lane, Atherstone, CV9 2SQ or ring 01827 711800.
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