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Gearing up to support Dunedin families through a very financially tight holiday season are (back, from left) Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) Family Works director Carmen Batchelor, PSO acting practice manager Jollene Warrington, Salvation Army Community Ministries manager for Dunedin City Corps David McKenzie, (front) St Vincent de Paul centre and pastoral co-ordinator Sarah Strang, and Family Works acting social work supervisor Pania Tulia. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD

Dunedin social agencies are bracing for a massive increase in demand from families facing a grim festive season, as a tough year comes to a close.