Bridging the Gap (Manchester)
We believe in a future where everyone can afford the essentials. But whilst we work towards long-term change, we support our local community by providing emergency food parcels and compassionate, practical help.
Bridging the Gap was established in 2014 to address local food poverty. We operate Manchester South Central Foodbank covering the Hulme, Moss Side, Whalley Range and Old Trafford areas from our weekly distribution centre in Hulme. We work with stakeholder organisations to identify and refer people in crisis into our food bank. In doing so we can support our clients to make the changes they need to have the independence to afford the essentials. This includes financial inclusion work, benefits and housing advice and mental health support. Our model of operation is franchised from the Trussell Trust which ensures we adhere to best practice.
Alongside our emergency parcels we also operate a Holiday Hunger Programme, School Uniform Programme and support with local events.
Emergency Food Parcels
School Holiday Food Parcels
School Uniform Grant Scheme
Advice worker in all Food Bank sessions
1pm - 3pm
1pm - 3pm
1pm - 3pm
We will try and accommodate all languages.
The easiest way for you to support our work is by donating online via Localgiving: https://localgiving.org/donation/manchesterscfoodbank/start
Alternatively, donate by cheque made payable to: Bridging the Gap, posted to Unit 3, Wesley Centre, Old York Street/Royce Road, Hulme, M15 5BP.
The public can donate food at our donation stations:
Foodbank Warehouse, Wesley Centre, Royce Road, Hulme, M15 5BP between 9am and 12pm, Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays
Asda, 100 Princess Rd, Hulme, Manchester M15 5AS
Aldi, White City Retail Park, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0RP
Tesco, Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0QW
Co-Op, 135-141 Withington Rd, Whalley Range, Manchester M16 8EE
Lidl, Chester Road, Stretford M32 0FF
Tesco Express, Withington Rd, Whalley Range, Manchester M16 8FA
Tesco Express, Upper Chorlton, Firswood, Manchester M16 7RN