Get involved
Looking to donate food in Manchester? FareShare Greater Manchester makes it easy for businesses to donate surplus food safely and efficiently, redistributing good-to-eat food to over 250 local charities.
We provide a reliable surplus food collection service across Greater Manchester, working with food manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and hospitality businesses to ensure quality food reaches people who need it most.
Businesses can donate surplus food safely, efficiently and responsibly through FareShare GM, with support for both regular and one-off donations.
Deliveries are gratefully welcomed at our warehouse and for businesses unable to deliver, our 12-tonne lorry can collect frozen, chilled and ambient stock at a time that suits you. This flexible service allows businesses to donate surplus food in Manchester with minimal disruption, whether through regular collections or one-off donations.
The donation process is designed to be as simple and straightforward as possible.
Our large warehouse at New Smithfield Market in Manchester offers extensive storage capacity, including 50-pallet frozen storage.
By donating surplus food, your business helps reduce food waste while supporting local charities working on the frontline of food poverty across Greater Manchester.
We believe that all good to eat food that is fit for human consumption should be eaten and not thrown away. We support over 250 charities in Greater Manchester who provide food to those who need it most. We accept frozen, chilled and ambient food, provided it is safe and fit for human consumption. You can also learn more about how to volunteer in Manchester or support our work in other ways.
Donating surplus food helps reduce food waste, protect the environment and support local communities across Greater Manchester.
Preventing food waste also prevents the waste of the resources that go into producing that food.
For every tonne of surplus food FareShare redistributes, we prevent the waste of 2 tonnes of embedded CO2e emissions and 2.66 million litres of water (based on our latest environmental impact data for 2024.
In addition, we can provide you with quarterly impact reports highlighting the great work and support you have given to your local community and support your ESG objectives.
Food Safety and Traceability
Businesses donating surplus food can be confident that we follow the same strict food safety and traceability standards as the food industry. Our warehouse is audited both internally and externally to ensure full compliance. You can read the details on the ways we adhere to food safety here on the FareShare national website.
The charities we support also follow strict guidelines and are routinely checked by FareShare for compliance in food safety.
If you would like to find out more about a responsible route for surplus food contact Ruth Downes on 0161 223 8200 option 4 or email givefood@faresharegm.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
Can my business donate surplus food in Manchester?
Yes. We accept surplus food from businesses across Greater Manchester, including frozen, chilled and ambient stock.
What happens to donated surplus food?
All surplus food is redistributed to over 250 charities supporting people in need across Greater Manchester.
