Chelwood Foodbank Plus appeals to Stockport business community for support

Chelwood Foodbank Plus, an independent, community-driven charity is appealing to local businesses to help provide a crucial lifeline to families and individuals facing financial crisis and food poverty.

Serving Stockport since 2013, the team behind Chelwood Foodbank Plus have never been more in demand as so many families are struggling as the cost of living continues to rise.

While supplying food is what they are best known for, Chelwood Foodbank Plus does more than just supply food; it offers a holistic range of support including:

• Emergency Food Parcels: Providing pre-packed food, toiletries, and household goods for immediate relief.
• The ‘Plus’ Projects: Tackling needs like bed poverty (providing new beds to families) and running the Pots & Pans Project (donating small kitchen items).
• Signposting and Digital Assistance: Connecting people to other essential services and offering digital support.

Chelwood Foodbank Plus is entirely reliant on community donations and grants. This means every pound and every tin donated goes directly into supporting local Stockport residents, and so investment and support from businesses offers immediate and more easily measurable community benefits:

• Direct Local Impact: Your donation ensures that a Stockport family, child, or older person receives support, keeping funds and goodwill within our town.
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Partnering with a trusted local charity enhances your company’s reputation and demonstrates a commitment to the well-being of the area where your employees and customers live.
• Team Engagement: We offer opportunities for employee volunteering and team fundraising events, boosting morale and internal culture.

How Your Company Can Help

Chelwood Foodbank Plus welcomes support in three main ways, allowing you to choose the option that best fits your business:

1. Financial Donation

Provides flexibility to buy urgently needed items, cover operating costs (like utilities for the facility), and fund the “Plus” projects (beds, kitchen items).

2. Host a Donation Bin

A reliable stream of non-perishable food items and toiletries from your staff and customers. Place a branded collection bin in your office reception or staff canteen. The Foodbank can help arrange collection.

3. Fundraising or Volunteering

Volunteering oppoertunities can help boost employee engagement and team building, while providing Chelwood Foodbank Plus with essential manpower and helping people move from crisis to a more secure future. Alternatively, a charity bake sale or sponsored challenge can help rise vital funds.

To find out how your business can help, please feel free to contact Linzie Hogan, Chelwood Foodbank Plus General Manager.