Aldi has revealed the most in-demand items at foodbanks this Christmas.

The list, aimed at guiding shoppers, includes essentials, festive treats, toiletries and pet food.

This comes as research by Aldi's community partner, Neighbourly, shows 80 per cent of foodbanks are facing increased demand, particularly from families with children and the elderly.

Many fear they won't have enough supplies to support their communities this Christmas, while almost a third of foodbanks report difficulties in recruiting volunteers.

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Aldi shoppers in Hampshire can donate items via the community donation points in stores nationwide before they will then be distributed to good causes.

Luke Emery, national sustainability director at Aldi UK, said: "Christmas is always an extremely busy period for foodbanks and other charitable organisations helping those most in need."

The top in-demand items this Christmas are tinned food, festive treats, toiletries, tea/coffee, breakfast cereals, juices and soft drinks, UHT milk, laundry and cleaning products, rice and pasta, cooking sauces/oils/condiments, children's gifts such as toys, crafts and games, and pet food.

Aldi will also be supporting those in need over the festive period as it expects to donate more than one million meals to charities, community groups and foodbanks across the UK.

Aldi works with Neighbourly to donate surplus food from stores throughout the year.