Lidl Ashton-Under-Lyne

Provision of relief of items to vulnerable and disadvantaged families. We now want to launch a community hub but need more funding, help with fridge and a space to fully launch the hub. When this is accomplished we will be able to increase our beneficiary base as well as increase our services. People will not have to wait to get appointments before accessing food. They can get come in everyday we are open to eat.

At Apostolic Faith Church Manchester, we are committed to putting Christ’s love into action by serving those in need across our city. Through our welfare and outreach ministry, we support individuals and families experiencing hardship — whether that means financial struggles, loneliness, or simply needing a helping hand. We provide food parcels, toiletries, and essential household items, as well as a listening ear and encouragement, to bring hope and comfort to our neighbours. Our heart is to reach people of all ages and backgrounds, from low-income families to the elderly and those who feel isolated. But we cannot do this work alone. Your donations of non-perishable food, toiletries, and other essentials make it possible for us to continue showing care in practical ways. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us extend compassion further and make a real difference in Manchester. Together, we can share God’s love in action and build a stronger, kinder community.

Since August 2023 We have launched our very own independent ‘Ashton Central Mosque Foodbank’ open to anyone from any background, no questions asked. We collect food and essentials via baskets placed in the mosque as well as donations from local businesses. We hold monthly Foodbank Parcel Distribution Events where we welcome anyone that needs a helping hand. We provide parcels filled with long life food and essential throughout the month via requests in person or via the request form-www.ashtoncentralmosque.com/foodbank These are both collected from the mosque or delivered to the person's home if required. We also provide parcels to Ashton Women’s Refuge that houses women and children that have left their homes due to domestic violence aswell as 3 local schools. Since August, we have supported over 700 families. The ACM Foodbank Pantry Since the beginning of Ramadan 2024 we have launched The ACM Foodbank Pantry which is an area in the Community Centre that is stocked with essentials where anyone in need can discreetly help themselves during mosque opening hours. Clothes Drive 57 large bags of clothes, shoes & accessories were collected and have been distributed to families in need. Toy Drive 48 new toys were collected and distributed to locals in need, Tameside Womens Refuge and Tameside Hospital. 'Share My Qurbani' 80kgs of meat was collected and distributed to local people in need and Tameside Womens Refuge. We were featured in the Manchester Evening News: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/mosque-opens-foodbank-help-others-7431657