Food Stories Episode 12 : Christmas Dinner with BEFA

In this episode of Food Stories, we look at a special Christmas tradition that helps ensure people across Greater Manchester can enjoy a festive meal. Each year, FareShare Greater Manchester receives a delivery of ingredients for Christmas dinners thanks to the Buckingham Emergency Food Appeal (BEFA).

Ken Smith from BEFA shares the story of how the appeal began 40 years ago with a single truck delivering turkeys for people in need, and how it has since grown into a much larger operation supporting organisations across the country.

 

BEFA’s Impact in the North West

We also hear from FareShare Greater Manchester’s Membership and Information Coordinator, Karina Tiplady, about the logistics of handling such a large delivery at one of the busiest times of year. We also chat to our volunteers and Lifeshare, a charity, which turns these ingredients into Christmas dinners for people experiencing hardship.

This episode celebrates the partnerships, planning and community spirit that help bring a little extra warmth and dignity to people at Christmas.

You can listen to the episode here or search for Food Stories from FareShare Greater Manchester wherever you get your podcasts.

To find out more about the Buckingham Emergency Food Appeal, you can find their website here.

Want to join our Community Food Membership?

If you’re supporting your community with food and want to know more about our membership, please get in touch!

Contact our Membership and Information Coordinator, Karina by email : membership@emergemanchester.co.uk or give us a call on 0161 223 8200 (Option 4).