Sainsbury's Ashton Moss

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.

Pennine Mencap assists adults with learning disabilities and Autism throughout Oldham, Tameside and Rochdale. We provide a number of structured activities and events with the aim of teaching our service users new skills and creating opportunities for meaningful occupation, as well as social well-being. Established in 2012, we have come a long way from our beginnings in a small, windowless storage room with plenty of potential and not a lot of resources. It was only through listening to the feedback of our service users that we were able to develop as a charity in the facilities and opportunities we provide.

Just as farmers left part of their harvest for the poor. We recover excess food from supermarkets, restaurants, and events. Surplus produce, near-expiry food, or unsold items can be “gleaned” and redirected instead of being discarded. Our food pantries in Stalybridge and Hyde act as “fields” for the distribution of gleaned food. We make this available to those experiencing food insecurity, free of charge. This is added to our shelves directly onto the street as soon as we receive it. 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year. This ensures that resources are shared immediately within the community, reflecting the principle of caring for the vulnerable. Volunteers In the same way that individuals in biblical times would gather the gleanings, our incredible team of volunteers assist with food collections, sorting, and distribution. This promotes a sense of shared responsibility and community involvement.