Scottish Grocer’s Federation has announced a new partnership with industry charity GroceryAid.
Providing emotional, practical and financial help, GroceryAid distributed £434,000 in financial grants to Scottish members of the industry, of which £120,000 supported people working at independent retailers.
SGF Chief Executive Pete Cheema said: “We are delighted to have this partnership with GroceryAid, one which will provide vital support to our membership. These are difficult times for people as they are coping with a cost-of-living crisis and the associated pressures that can bring to bear on their daily lives – those working in the convenience industry are no different.
“That is why the access to key support such as financial guidance and advice, online health and wellbeing support, counselling and the free helpline which is available 24/7, 365 days a year will be of great benefit.”
GroceryAid boss Steve Barnes added: “This is fantastic news for GroceryAid to be partnering with the Scottish Grocers Federation to provide our free and confidential services to members of such a well-respected trade association.
“We all know tough times lie ahead and it is establishing long-term relationships such as this that will help us drive awareness in Scotland to support even more colleagues through crises.”
