News | Manchester South Central Foodbank

21 Dec 22

Our Christmas opening times

Over the Christmas period, we will still be providing support to those who need it in South Manchester, with a few changes to our usual opening hours/days: Monday 26th December 2022 – Closed Wednesday 29th December 2022 – Open Friday 30th December 2022- Open Monday 2nd January 2023- Open Wednesday 4th January 2023- Open Friday […]

26 Oct 22

Lidl toy bank: Accepting toy donations from 3rd November 2022

From Thursday 3rd November 2022, Lidl will launch toy banks across its stores nationwide. Customers will be able to drop off new and unopened toys and games, to be gifted to children that need support in their local area. Donations can be anything – from a small stocking filler to something bigger. Sought-after items include […]

26 Oct 22

Our food bank centres are back open for collection

Come along to our food bank session with your voucher where it can be redeemed for three days’ emergency food. Our volunteers will be on hand to make you a warm drink or free hot snack and offer support to signpost you to agencies able to solve the longer-term problem. Our food bank sessions run […]

16 Sep 22

Food bank still running on Monday 19th September

Our food bank session will still be running as normal on 19th September 2022 (Bank Holiday Monday). If you are in need of a food parcel and you don’t have a foodbank voucher, please contact us so we can give you the information you need.

7 Sep 22

40% of people receiving Universal Credit are skipping meals to survive

New Trussell Trust research reveals that 40% of people receiving Universal Credits are skipping meals to survive. The research also highlighted that: One in five (21%) people were unable to cook hot food this summer as they couldn’t afford to use the cooker Almost a quarter (23%) have been unable to travel to work or […]

13 Jul 22

Join our team as a Delivery Driver

We’re recruiting for a Delivery Driver! Do you want to help fight poverty in Manchester? Do you have a clean driving licence? Are you a confident driver? Are you personable and committed? The role will be 10 hours per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please contact us for more details: [email protected]

8 Jul 22

Our trustee Michelle McHale listed to receive the British Empire Medal

Michelle McHale, one of the foodbank trustees

With a summer of jubilee celebrations, here at Bridging the Gap and Manchester South Central Foodbank, we’re celebrating our own queen Michelle McHale. Long time trustee and all-round wonder woman Michelle McHale has been listed to receive the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queens Birthday honours for services to the community in the Metropolitan […]

4 May 22

Asda Hulme food drive 6th and 7th May 2022

We will be at ASDA Hulme in South Manchester on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th May 2022. If you are coming down to do your weekly shop or popping in for a few bits please come and say hello and if you can donate a few extra items that would be great. Our foodbank relies […]

5 Jan 22

Join our team as Project Manager

Do you want to help fight poverty in Manchester? Are you an outstanding practitioner with experience in project management and the ability to respond creatively? We have an exciting opportunity to expand our collaborative working with partnerships and to expand the services we provide under our more than food projects. We’re recruiting a Project Manager […]

26 Nov 21

Hulme Winter Festival 2021

Get involved in the festive activities taking place at Hulme Winter Festival. Christmas lights switch on event will take place on Friday 3 December from 3.30pm in Hulme Park on Stretford Road Visit Father Christmas on Friday 3 December (4pm-6pm) at the Ascension Church Hulme, 282 Streford Road Z-Arts Winter Party on Friday 3 December […]

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