News | Manchester South Central Foodbank

26 Feb 26

Leave a gift in your will

Leaving a gift to Manchester South Central Foodbank Do you have a will, or are you thinking of creating one this year? Please consider leaving a gift in your will to Manchester South Central Foodbank. It’s one of the most powerful ways to support our work and your local community. At Manchester South Central […]

18 Feb 26

Giving in Ramadan

Ramadan Mubarak to our clients, volunteers and supporters. From the 17th February to the 18th March we invite you to donate one item a day (or £1 a day) to help support local families facing hunger and hardship. Please donate items to the Wesley Centre, Old York Street, M15 5BP.

12 Feb 26

Food Poverty Non Profit of the Year

We are beyond proud to share that we have been awarded the Prestige North of England Award for Food Poverty Non Profit of the Year This recognition belongs to every volunteer, supporter, partner, and donor who believes that no one should go hungry. Together, we are making a real difference in our community and hope for […]

7 Jan 26

Great Manchester Run 31 May 2026

We have places for the The Great Manchester Half Marathon and 10K taking place on May 31st 2026 The fast, flat course goes through the heart of the city. It’s a great race for runners of all abilities. By taking part as a Manchester South Central Foodbank runner, you’re not just crossing the finish line. […]

17 Dec 25

Christmas Opening Days 2025

10 Nov 25

Support our Foodbank this Christmas: Double Your Impact with Aviva Match Funding

We are thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity to amplify your support for our charity, Manchester South Central Foodbank. Thanks to the generous backing of Aviva, every pound you donate to our campaign will be matched, doubling your impact! This means that your contribution goes twice as far. All funding donated will go directly towards keeping our Foodbank Hubs open […]

20 Aug 25

Free New and Preloved Uniform Event

Families shouldn’t have to choose between buying school uniforms and feeding themselves. So far this year our uniform programme has supported over 250 children with new school uniforms and over 150 children with preloved uniforms. Our August Preloved Uniform Shop is running at Stretford Public Hall from Monday 11th to Friday 15th August, 1pm to […]

6 Jun 25

Newsletter June 2025

Imagine not knowing if you’ll be able to feed your children this week. That’s the reality for families we are working with right now. The cost-of-living crisis has brought unimaginable hardship. 44.7% of children in Manchester are classed as living in poverty. We see this hardship reflected by families forced to make impossible choices between food, […]

7 Feb 25

10k Manchester Great Run – May 18th, 2025

Fancy taking on a challenge in 2025 for a brilliant cause? We have a limited number of places up for grabs in the 10k Great Manchester Run in May…Click here for more information. Please get in touch if you’d like to join our Foodbank team and raise funds to reduce hunger. Email: [email protected]

3 Jan 25

Bridging the Gap 2024 Round Up

2024 has been another tough year for our families on the lowest incomes who have faced significant hunger and hardship. Yet, because of the incredible generosity of our local communities; schools, churches, community groups, sports groups, companies and individuals donating to us, together, we are making an incredible difference to transform the lives of people […]

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