Sodexo’s SSAFA support reaches £500k

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation has increased its annual grant to the Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Families Association (SSAFA) by 43% to £50,000, bringing the total funding donated since 2008 to £500,000. The annual award supports the charity’s Homelessness Fund, enabling SSAFA to continue its life-changing work for a further 12 months. 

This financial support has enabled the UK’s oldest tri-service charity to help serving personnel, veterans and their families with support when, where and how they need it. Grants from the fund are also a vital resource for volunteer caseworkers to find a swift resolution to urgent cases. 

Paul Anstey, chief executive officer (CEO) of Sodexo Government UK&I, said: “We are proud that our annual grant enables the SSAFA to continue to support veterans experiencing homelessness and those in most need within the armed forces community. Our colleagues also regularly volunteer to support its projects, such as its mentor scheme and many fundraising activities, allowing Sodexo and our people to make difference to the Armed Forces community.”

Sir Andrew Gregory, CEO of SSAFA, added: “SSAFA is delighted to maintain its long-standing relationship with the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, a relationship that makes a real and practical difference to those in our armed forces community who need support.  That help from Sodexo and the foundation, which provides financial assistance to SSAFA, is as vital today as it has ever been.”

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