Pret Manchester, Oxford Street

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.

We are a seven day drop-in support centre running form 6-8pm Monday to Friday and 5-7pm Saturday and Sunday. As we are run entirely by donations and volunteers any support we receive will be greatly appreciated by so many in so many ways. Coffee4Craig provides vital support for Manchester’s homeless and people in crisis. Each evening we operate an out of hours’ drop-in service in the heart of Manchester city centre. We offer hot food, showers, food parcels, medical support and mental health crisis intervention. It will enable us to provide more food parcels to the ever increasing number of families in need. Food parcels are provided on a non-judgemental basis and we aim to provide balanced meals for several days. We have close links with other like-minded organisations in the area and we support each other in various ways. The bigger the support network for the homeless in the north west the more chance we have of helping. Donations may also enable us to venture into new projects and open other doors. We are keen to develop education packages to take into schools and this will be developed as we grow with the support of our volunteers. We want to show children, as well as adults, that it is ok to help the homeless.

The project is an environmentally focused food surplus redistribution initiative operating across South Manchester. The project's primary purpose is to prevent food waste by redistributing good-quality surplus food that would otherwise go to landfill, delivering clear environmental benefits while also supporting good-quality surplus food that would otherwise go to landfill, delivering clear environmental benefits while also supporting the wider community during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The initiative operates on an open and inclusive basis, with no referral requirements, assessments or eligibility criteria. Food is shared openly to ensure surplus is used efficiently and responsibly, regardless of background or circumstances. This is non-discriminatory approach allows the project to remain focused on waste prevention while offering practical support to anyone seeking to reduce food waste and household food costs. The project is supported by volunteers from all walks of life, including professionals and warm-hearted local parents, who work together to collect, sort and redistribute surplus food. This diverse volunteer base reflects the community-led nature of the initiative and supports its ongoing operation. All food is redistributed free of charge. The project does not charge for its services and does not operate as a commercial or profit-making model.