Food Stories Episode 13 : Levenshulme Inspire

In this episode of Food Stories, we visit Levenshulme Inspire, a welcoming community hub based in the Levenshulme United Reformed Church building on Stockport Road.

Created when the church chose to open its doors to the wider community 15 years ago, Inspire has grown into a vibrant centre offering activities for people of all ages – from toddler groups and creative classes to fitness sessions for older residents.

 

A Community Café

At the heart of the centre is a community café, open five days a week and serving freshly cooked, low-cost meals using surplus food, including ingredients supplied by FareShare Greater Manchester. The centre also runs a community fridge, helping reduce food waste while making food available to anyone who needs it.

In this episode we hear from Zaneta, Inspire’s Café Coordinator, Chef Andy, volunteer Rahila and regular visitors Pauline and Billy, who share how the centre provides not just food but friendship, opportunity and a place to belong.

Listen now to discover how spaces like Levenshulme Inspire are helping bring communities together.

 

You can find out more about Levenshulme Inspire on their website.

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).