SOCIETY

Athens and Thessaloniki, through Odyssey’s Academy in Athens, Odyssey’s Social Kitchen in Thessaloniki and partner social care organizations.

The initiative is implemented in partnership with the non-profit organization Odyssey, which provides expertise, infrastructure and direct access to vulnerable groups and social organizations. Lidl Hellas contributes through financial support, coverage of operating costs, provision of ingredients, employee participation and infrastructure support, while Odyssey organizes preparation, cooking, distribution and connection with beneficiaries.

The partnership acts as a bridge between the business sector, civil society and local social care structures. Through the network of partner organizations, support reaches different groups of people experiencing food insecurity, poverty or social exclusion. The renewal of the partnership for a third year in 2026 confirms its strategic value and long-term perspective.

Employee participation is a key element of the initiative. Lidl Hellas employees take part as volunteers in the preparation, cooking and distribution of meals, turning corporate responsibility into a lived act of giving.

In 2025, a total of 624 volunteers contributed to the implementation of the actions. This participation strengthens the internal culture of solidarity, creates a meaningful connection with local communities and proves that social contribution can become a shared experience for the organization, its partners and society.