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25 Mar 21

Easter opening.

We are open as usual over the Easter period except for Good Friday and Easter Monday, when we are closed. find our opening times ‘Here’

29 Jan 21

Bents n Bongs Beer Bash to help fund new van

Bents n Bongs Beer Bash is a huge part of life in Atherton, Tyldesley & surrounding areas and has been for such a long time it’s almost part of the fabric. We all know about the amazing artisan beer, they have every year, but are you aware of the amazing work they do to support […]

12 Jan 21

Sainsburys Help Brighten a million christmases donations are in

Just before Christmas Sainsbury’s ran their ‘Help Brighten A Million Christmases’ campaign, where food donation bins were placed in store and cash buckets behind the tills, with a promise by Sainsbury’s to match all donations made even if they weren’t bought in store, and Carmel, the Leigh charity coordinator, very kindly chose us as their […]

8 Dec 20

Huge donation of toys to help families with children

We know, when a parent comes to the foodbank at Christmas time, the chances are they not only have no money for food but also presents will be taking a hit too. We are very lucky that we get lots of toys donated each year and it is a huge thrill for us to see […]

1 Dec 20

Sainsburys Help Brighten a Million Christmases Campaign

We are delighted to let you know that we have been chosen by Sainsbury’s Leigh as their charity partner for their Help Brighten a Million Christmases Campaign. From now until December 14th any item you donate in the donation bins and any money you drop in the buckets, at the tills, will be matched by Sainsbury’s […]

15 Nov 20

5 year old Leo has completed his bike ride

He managed to cycle 21.5 miles down the canal, stopping at the stadium where Marcus Rashford, who inspired the conversation Leo had with his mum, plays football, and raised a massive £1240 in the process. Leo, you are an inspiration to us all, we are blown away with your fantastic efforts and are looking forward […]

11 Nov 20

Lidl customers, your time has come

We’re pleased to let you know that Lidl’s new ‘Teaming up to Tackle Hunger’ campaign has launched, with Atherton & Leigh foodbank as the confirmed charity partner for: Lidl Leigh. The campaign will be promoted in the Leigh store from Thursday 12th November and throughout the 4-week campaign shoppers in store will be encouraged to pick up […]

10 Nov 20

We are now available on Amazon Smile

We are delighted to announce that the foodbank is available to select as your preferred charity On Amazon smile. This means whenever you buy most items on the Amazon smile website or through the app, and have selected us as your charity, we will get a small donation. Find out more and how to register […]

7 Nov 20

Support us with Co-op membership

We’re delighted to announce that it is now possible to support the foodbank when you shop at The Co-op. see full details here

1 Nov 20

5 Year old Leo ‘wants to help with the school meals Situation’

It’s not hard to notice the whole free school meals conversation and the great work Marcus Rashford has done by bringing it to the attention of the country, even if you are only 5 years old.

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