GroceryAid has been providing emotional, practical and financial support for grocery colleagues since 1857.
GroceryAid is a charity which supports people who work or have worked in the grocery industry. This includes anyone who works for a supermarket, wholesaler, manufacturer, convenience store, independent grocer, petrol forecourt store or service provider to the grocery trade. We also support businesses in the foodservice wholesale sector and Vape stores/manufacturers. Grocery is considered fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sold in supermarkets or grocery stores.
What’s on offer?
Couples Relationship Counselling
Relationship counselling can help couples talk through issues, improve understanding, and make positive changes. It offers a safe, confidential space to work through challenges together. GroceryAid funds up to six sessions for couples where one or both work in the grocery industry.
Please note: Individual counselling is not covered.
Family Counselling
Family counselling can support you through challenges like sibling conflict, divorce, separation, or adjusting to a new family setup. It can also help with setting new routines or behaviours. GroceryAid covers up to six family counselling sessions.
Children’s Counselling Ages 5-10
Counselling for children aged 5 to 10, focusing on their wellbeing and experiences. Support is available for issues like stress, anxiety, family changes, or school pressure. Children of grocery colleagues can get up to six free sessions.
Young People’s Counselling Ages 11-18
If young people in your household are struggling with school, family, or friends, counselling offers a safe space to talk and can help them feel better. Children of grocery colleagues can access up to six free sessions.
How to access the services
You can apply through the Grocery Aid website. You will need evidence that you or your partner work or worked in the Grocery industry. This could be a payslip or you can consent to Grocery Aid contacting HMRC for confirmation, if you worked in the industry some time ago.
Financial worries, family challenges and trying to juggle work and home life can put an immense strain on our relationships. GroceryAid’s partnership with Relate, the UK’s largest provider of relationship support, gives colleagues additional support to explore complex or difficult relationship issues in a safe and confidential environment.