Sainsbury's Whitworth Street Local

We run an emergency food parcel service and since the pandemic, have been delivering to our clients around Manchester. Our food service is by referrals for people fleeing domestic abuse who are struggling as they apply for their welfare benefits, have debts due to moving, suffer from mental health and have young children who might otherwise go hundry. Via our premises we provide for a small fee or in extreme cases for free items such as food, clothing, furniture and other essential items. Primarily working with survivors of domestic abuse and homelessness. Our aim is to see individuals and families not suffer the indignity nor the hardship of doing without the essentials of life. No one should need to suffer for lack of financial funds, no one should not be able to eat, clothing or furnish their properties.

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.

CTVS is located in Harpurhey, Manchester. Our service users come from all areas of Greater Manchester. Our Foodbanks give out fresh food and ambient supplied by our partners to those in need. Our foodbank is open every Wednesday at 11:30am to 1:30pm We also teach and train to build up and equip people in addition to running a befriending service to those who are lonely and in need of emotional care. CTVS has been providing support to local people in Manchester and beyond since 2013 and have served hundreds of people, providing them with sufficient food supply to keep them out of hunger during their time of need. CTVS has also helped numerous people to improve their lot in time through job training and motivational talks to give them the courage and knowledge they need to improve their position in life. We are proud to serve our 'families and friends' within Manchester and beyond. This is what we have become to one another - families and friends.