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GroceryAid launches 2024/25 Impact Report

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GroceryAid has launched its Impact Report for 2024/25 which continues to show growing demand for its financial, emotional and practical support and highlights the impact it make to thousands of colleagues across the sector. In total, the charity said it spent more than £6.5m supporting…

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