News

22 Nov 21

Thanks to the staff, customers and volunteers at Tesco Extra in Stretford

A big thank you to the wonderful staff and customers at Tesco Extra on Chester Road in Stretford. All of your donations to our recent food collection event will go straight to families in South Manchester this festive period. The total weight for customer donations was 2384.45kg which will provide 5,677 meals feeding 630 people […]

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5 Nov 21

Meet our trustees

Our Board of Trustees is made up of a strong female leadership team who have a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the voluntary/Charity sector. With expertise in health, social housing, community development and positive activism, they manage the activities of the food bank and make important decisions about how the food bank is run. […]

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20 Oct 21

Support our food bank with a reverse November advent calendar

This year, our food bank needs your support more than ever. Get in the Christmas spirit early and start a reverse November advent calendar at home or in your place of work, to collect donations for people in Manchester facing poverty this Christmas. As you tick each day off the calendar, add one of the […]

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11 Oct 21

Add your signature to the End Child Food Poverty campaign

More than 250,000 children under the age of 5 are facing food poverty. The Universal Credit cut has kicked in, fuel prices have spiked, National Insurance will be going up and food prices are rising. How you can help Visit the End Child Food Poverty website Add your name and postcode, then click the green […]

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10 Jun 21

Support our food bank on Amazon Prime Day (21 and 22 June 2021)

Do you shop on Amazon Prime? Prime members who shop Amazon Prime Day deals from 21st – 22nd June can support our food bank while shopping for great deals online. Simply shop on Amazon Smile or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app, and AmazonSmile will double donations to Bridging The Gap (Manchester) at […]

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5 Jan 21

Join our team: Project Manager needed (Maternity cover contract)

Are you looking for a new role that is both challenging and rewarding? We are looking for a passionate, energetic, and driven individual to join our team as Project Manager (Maternity cover contract) until March 2022. Application closing date Midnight on 1 Feb 2021 Interviews Week commencing 15 February 2021 Start date No later than […]

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14 Oct 20

Join our dedicated team as a part-time van driver

We’re seeking a reliable part time driver (10-16 hours per week, three days a week- Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays) who is confident behind the wheel to deliver food parcels to households across Hulme, Moss Side, Whalley Range and Old Trafford. Local knowledge of the area would be an advantage to support our home delivery model. […]

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9 Sep 20

Food bank COVID-19 service update

Due to COVID-19 we are currently operating a delivery-only food bank service supporting people in Hulme, Whalley Range, Moss Side and Old Trafford. We are operating on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. If you need support please contact your referral agency to arrange a delivery. You can also contact the Manchester City Council Response Hub on […]

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22 Jun 20

Appeal for donations: 22nd June 2020

  We’re in need of donations. Can you help us? We’re looking for: Meals in a tin (especially vegetarian meals!) such as chilli, curry, bolognese etc. Halal tinned meat Tinned potatoes Tinned vegetables Tinned fruit Sugar Toothpaste Toilet roll Donations can be dropped off at the Wesley Centre, Hulme on Monday, Wednesday or Friday between […]

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18 Apr 20

Support available if home is unsafe

1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men experience some form of domestic abuse. If you feel at unsafe at home, you can still access support during the the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are in danger and you are unable to speak aloud, you can: Call 999 Listen to the questions from the 999 […]

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