Scottish Grocer’s Federation (SGF) is to partner with industry charity GroceryAid to help provide emotional, practical and financial support to industry colleagues.
Through the partnership, those working in retail in Scotland will have access to access to 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 via groceryaid.org.uk.
SGF chief executive Dr Pete Cheema OBE 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. SGF looks forward to a long and successful partnership.”
Chief executive of GroceryAid Steve Barnes said: “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. Last year GroceryAid distributed £434k in financial grants to Scottish colleagues, of which £120k supported colleagues in independent retailers.”
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