Looking for food support in Manchester for your charity, school or community group? FareShare Greater Manchester offers two ways to access affordable food support, helping local organisations reduce costs and support people experiencing food insecurity. Learn more about our Community Food Membership or FareShare Go food support programme.
Community Food Membership
FareShare Greater Manchester provides food support to charities, community groups and community food projects across the region through our Community Food Membership. A wide variety of surplus food is available, including ambient goods, fresh produce, chilled and frozen items, as well as catering-sized products for organisations supporting their communities. Our support helps local organisations and community food projects across Greater Manchester provide meals to those in need. We supply over 250 charities and community groups across Greater Manchester, helping them provide meals, food parcels and vital community services.
Members can choose to have food delivered or collect it from our warehouse in Openshaw.
Join our Community Food Membership
You can also volunteer in Manchester to support our operations.
FareShare Go is a free food support programme that allows eligible charities and community groups to collect surplus food directly from participating supermarkets. Membership is open to registered charities, schools, community groups and community food projects supporting people experiencing food insecurity. FareShare Go gives organisations access to surplus food available at the end of the day from retailers such as Tesco and Asda. Once signed up, organisations are matched with a nearby participating supermarket for regular collections.
Frequently asked questions
How much does FareShare membership cost?
FareShare membership involves a small weekly contribution to help cover storage and distribution costs. The exact amount depends on the size and needs of your organisation.
Who can access FareShare food support?
Our food support is available to registered charities, schools and community groups that provide meals or food services to people experiencing food insecurity.
How do I apply for FareShare membership?
You can apply online through our Community Food Membership form. Once approved, you’ll be able to access surplus food via delivery or local collection.
Who can apply for food support?
Registered charities, schools, community groups, food banks, pantries and other not-for-profit organisations may be eligible for support through FareShare Membership or FareShare Go, depending on their needs.
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