We’re thrilled to have received a mayoral pin badge from the outgoing Mayor of Tameside, Councillor Tafheen Sharif. This honour recognises the work FareShare Greater Manchester has done to support community organisations in the borough.
Cllr Sharif visited one of our Community Food Members, the Tameside Meal Project, earlier this week. The visit was part of her final week of engagements before she hands over the mayoral chains to the current Deputy Mayor, Cllr Betty Affleck. This Tameside mayor recognition highlights the importance of our work in the community.
It’s really important that we work together, stick together and make a difference – Cllr Tafheen Sharif, Mayor of Tameside
Kala Mandviwala from the Tameside Meal Project was honoured with a badge. Andy Chadwick from Tameside East Foodbank at Reach Church in Millbrook also received a badge. The Tameside East Foodbank distributes some of the meals produced by the project. This Tameside mayor recognition underscores the vital role these organisations play in supporting vulnerable residents.
The Tameside Meal Project is run by Kala Mandviwala. She uses surplus food from FareShare Greater Manchester. Each week, Kala and her team of volunteers cook around 150-200 meals. These meals are then distributed to vulnerable people in the borough through charity partners.
During her visit, Cllr Sharif donned an apron and helped dish up the meals ready for distribution. The Mayor said it was “mind-blowing” to see the work being done by so many people to help those in need. However, she felt “upset that the need is there.”
While presenting Karina, our Membership Coordinator with the pin badge for the whole of FareShare Greater Manchester, Cllr Sharif said “Thank you for all you do, not just in Tameside but across Greater Manchester. It’s really inspiring to hear about all you do – keep up the good work!”
