As schools across Greater Manchester break up for the long summer holidays, many families face a significant challenge. They struggle with not knowing how to feed everyone. Throughout the holidays, FareShare Greater Manchester remains committed to our operations. We will continue to support over 300 charities and community organisations that depend on the food we supply.
Corporate Partner Support
In the run up to the holidays, our corporate partner, N Brown, has been supporting us with a food donation drive at its two sites in Greater Manchester. Colleagues were invited to bring in non-perishable foods which could be used to make packed lunches during the summer holidays. We were invited along to meet colleagues at one of their collection points. It was fabulous to see so many people coming along during their lunch break to drop off their donations. In addition to donations of food, colleagues also donated £670 to support our work.
Kellogg’s Partnership
We have also been working in partnership with Kellogg’s to distribute pallets of cereal to organisations across Greater Manchester as part of their drive to help those in need. Last week, a lorry load of Corn Flakes and Rice Krispies was delivered to our Openshaw warehouse. We have now redistributed the cereal to hubs in Manchester, Oldham, Salford, Tameside and Wigan supporting families in need.
Supermarkets help ease ‘holiday hunger’
FareShare UK is one of the beneficiaries of a £1 million donation from Tesco supermarkets. The Trussell Trust is also sharing in the donation to support work being done to alleviate ‘holiday hunger’. FareShare CEO, George Wright welcomed the news saying that with around three-quarters of the 8,500 organisations that FareShare UK supports providing food for children and families, supplies nationally are under immense pressure:
This generous donation from Tesco will ensure we continue providing vital holiday hunger support to charities that rely on FareShare food to strengthen their local communities this summer. Our surplus sourcing model means every £1 donation enables over £4 of nutritious food to support those in need. We are deeply grateful for Tesco’s continued commitment to our partnership – George Wright, CEO of FareShare
Other supermarkets are supporting holiday hunger with initiatives like free children’s meals with paying adults at in-store cafes and other offers too. Please check with your local supermarket to find out what services are available.
