GROCERYAID DAY

CHARITY: 2 MARCH 2021

GROCERYAID DAY RETURNS

THE ANNUAL GROCERYAID DAY RETURNS NEXT YEAR AND PROVIDES THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE ENTIRE LOCAL RETAILING INDUSTRY TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS OF THE SERVICES THE CHARITY CAN PROVIDE.

GroceryAid Day returns on Tuesday 2 March 2021, and after the year we’ve all had it’s more important than ever that your colleagues know about the support available to them.

Whilst our industry has been resilient, statistics show that over six million households are currently financially fragile, with many falling into arrears with household bills. GroceryAid is here to support your colleagues with financial support including grants and debt advice through to emotional support, counselling, relationship advice and mental health services.

Our key workers throughout the grocery industry have done an amazing job going into work during the Covid-19 pandemic to keep the nation fed. When you’re busy with work and trying to cope with new, unusual or challenging circumstances, taking care of yourself can take a back seat. It is so important colleagues know they can turn to GroceryAid for support with the 24/7 Helpline (08088 021 122).

Last year 116 companies took part in GroceryAid Day. This year the industry charity needs you to let colleagues know about the services and the help available. It’s simple, all they want you to do is share.

For now, GroceryAid has three asks:

Take a look at its services. [insert link: https://www. groceryaid.org.uk/get-help/] You will be surprised at how much it offers.

Follow it on LinkedIn and ask your colleagues to do the same.

Think about how you and your team can get involved and put the date into HR, CSR and Comms diaries.

In January the charity will share its GroceryAid Day Pack with everything you need to help raise awareness.