News
8 Mar 24
Support the Free School Meals For All campaign
Do you believe that all children deserve a hot meal at school? Despite the fact that England is one of the world’s wealthiest countries, school children are missing out on nutritious, hot food, and it is impact pupils as young as seven. Children in many other countries across the globe are given a school dinner, […]
3 Mar 24
Signposting volunteer opportunity
At our foodbank sessions we want to sure that every client can speak to a volunteer about any further support needs they might have. As a Signposting Volunteer, you’ll work with our food bank clients, exploring any issues they might have and supporting them in the right way. You might give them information, signposting to […]
22 Feb 24
UK children facing poverty: new research highlights need for drastic action
New research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) shows that the severity of poverty in the UK is getting worse. More people are experiencing poverty, and those people are facing a more extreme level of poverty than in previous years. It’s not simply a case of having to skip the odd meal in response to […]
16 Feb 24
Six facts about food bank use in the UK
Aside from accepting donations such as baked beans and soup, what else is there to know about the organisations that provide emergency relief to people in crisis? 1) Food banks provide more than just food Many food banks are able to provide essentials such as toiletries, sanitary products, nappies and pet food. Although they are always […]
8 Jan 24
Our newsletter: 2023 round up
Sadly, for many people in our communities, 2023 was an incredibly tough year. Energy bills and food costs have been at an all time high and households on the lowest incomes simply do not have enough money to cover the essentials. As a result, families are being forced to make impossible decisions about what they […]
10 Dec 23
Christmas opening times
Our food bank will be closed on the following dates over Christmas time: Monday 25th December 2023 (Christmas Day) – Closed Monday 1st January 2024 (New Year’s Day) – Closed We will be open on our usual days during December.
9 Oct 23
Join our board of trustees
Join our team of volunteer Trustees and support the management of our food bank. As a Trustee, you’ll play a strategic role, supporting important decision-making and devoting the time and effort to running our organisation. To find out more or apply, see the Trussell Trust volunteering page.
25 Sep 23
Ensure everyone can afford essentials: sign our petition
Despite living in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, around 90% of low-income households receiving Universal Credit are going without essentials, driving more and more people into hardship and through the doors of food banks. Sign our petition calling on UK political party leaders to take action. Losing your job, needing to care […]
4 Sep 23
We’re hiring! Join our team as our Foodbank Session Lead and Volunteer Coordinator
We’re recruiting for a new Foodbank Session Lead and Volunteer Coordinator. The role will be based at Bridging the Gap (Manchester), Unit 3, Wesley Enterprise Centre, Old York Street, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5BP About the role It’s fixed term for 24 months, with possible extension subject to funding. Part time, 22 hrs per week You’ll […]
4 Sep 23
Volunteering opportunity: September and October food collection events
You can support our food bank by volunteering at one of our upcoming food collection events. As one of our volunteers, you’ll be part of a friendly team collecting food donations from shoppers at Tesco supermarket, weighing the donations and speaking to people about how they can donate. Our food collections are essential for us […]