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Stalybridge food bank sets up at new site

Gary Carter July 16, 2020

A STALYBRIDGE food bank is on the move after setting up in the car park of the town’s Labour Club.

Barty’s Food Bank now operates from a shipping container placed alongside the Acres Lane building and helps give much-needed supplies to the most needy.

Founded by Steven Barton, the scheme has received support from both Tesco and Morrisons supermarkets, as well as collections at The Clarkes Arms in Hyde and from individuals who helped out.

It opened its doors at its new location yesterday and will then open every Wednesday and Friday from 9.15am until 11.15am.

Appointments can only be set up through Steven but £3 gets a bag of 12 food items.

Volunteers Simone McKernan, Lindsey Tweed and Danielle Kirk worked the opening day of the food bank and the support from members of the public and businesses has not gone unnoticed.

Simone said: “Steve and I would like to thank each and every one of you who has helped to make this possible with all your kind donations and support so far.”

8 Replies to “Stalybridge food bank sets up at new site”

  1. Good evening

    I have just seen your fabulous efforts on the BBC national news.
    Steve Barton you’re a true gent! Your care and compassion to help other a was tangible! The world needs more kindhearted people like you!!!
    I would like to make a small donation but I can’t seem to find how to do it?????

    Kind regards
    Leigh

  2. Hi,

    Just watched the clip on the BBC news. Fantastic effort well done to you all. Where can we make a donation?

  7. I cannot get out all week no mobility scooter yet..please can you do a food delivery to Phillip Smith 12 Ashurst Gardens 0L6 8TA Ashton under lyne..thankfully yours…thank you.

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