News
1 Jul 22
We need volunteers for today at Tesco Leigh, can you help?
Our Tesco 3 day collections have started well, and we are overwhelmed with the level of support and donations from the wonderful Tesco shoppers, but we are in need of a few volunteers for today (Friday 1st) if you can spare 2nor more hours. It will do us a huge favour and help out people […]
16 Jun 22
Tesco food collections are back! 30 June – 2 July
We are thrilled to be heading to Tesco Atherton and Tesco Leigh, for the annual a 3 day collection. From Thursday 30th June till Saturday 2nd July our amazing volunteers will be in both Tesco Atherton Superstore and Tesco Leigh Extra collection donations of food, toiletries and cash from the very kind hearted Tesco shoppers. We look […]
28 May 22
Have you joined Amazon smile yet?
It’s fairly difficult to avoid Amazon, when looking for something to be delivered fast or just to grab a good deal, with the online retail giant playing a part in our everyday lives, so why not use your online shopping to support a local charity? By signing up to Amazon Smile on the app or smile.amazon.co.uk/ and selecting us […]
20 May 22
We are still short of a few bits
We had a great few days collecting in Asda Leigh last week but even with the huge amount you lovely lot donated, we are still short of a few bits. We ‘re always happy with whatever you can give, and we know it’s from the heart with the best of intentions, to help local people […]
17 May 22
ASDA food drive totals are amazing
We had a fantastic time, at Asda Leigh for the #AsdaFoodDrive, from the 6th – 8th May, and the response we got from the shoppers was nothing short of breathtaking. We were welcomed in to the Atherleigh way superstore by the brilliant, and always helpful & supportive Gwen, Asda Leigh community champion, who made sure […]
4 May 22
Donate at the Asda food drive in store 6th – 8th May
We are back in ASDA Leigh, for the first time in a while, from the 6th – 8th May, collecting much needed food & funds from the very generous shoppers, and we really can not wait! This could not have come at a better time, as the need for our service has increased hugely over […]
29 Mar 22
Citizens advice are back again
We are pleased to announce that the brilliant Citizens Advice Wigan Borough will be holding another drop in session, to give advice on the cost of living crisis, energy bills, benefits, schemes or techniques to try and help or any other question you have regarding finances etc, on Friday 1st April at Atherton Parish church […]
23 Mar 22
Amazon Smile programme
Did you know you can support the foodbank, for no extra cost, when you shop on Amazon? The Amazon Smile programme is available online at Smile.amazon.Co.uk or through the app, and we get a small donation from every eligible purchase. it’s quick and easy to register so why not do it now. About smile.amazon.co.uk What is AmazonSmile? AmazonSmile […]
14 Mar 22
Foodbank use up 170% in last 3 months
In the last 3 months we have seen an increase in vouchers being collected by a massive 170% in adults, and even more worrying, a huge 150% in children! (Compared to previous 9 months) We are currently giving out around 4 – 5 tonnes of food per month, equating to approx 2900 – 3600 meals […]
13 Mar 22
Citizens advice drop in’s at the foodbank
We are pleased to let you know that the brilliant Citizens Advice Wigan Borough will be holding drop in sessions, to give advice on benefits and energy, on Friday 18th March and Friday 1st April at Atherton Parish church from 1pm – 3pm. No appointment necessary but there may be a short wait, depending on […]