To celebrate reaching this milestone, The Flava People recently presented the cheque, marking a significant step in supporting many families across South Manchester.
Intended to bridge the gap between food banks and discount supermarkets, each Community Grocery store brought down the cost of the weekly shop for over 55,000 families impacted by food poverty. Running on the goodwill of volunteers and donations, Community Grocery supported over 55,000 families approximately 150,000 people with over 15 million meals, saving 5,600 tonnes of surplus food from landfill in the process.
Having reached this incredible milestone, The Flava People became more driven than ever to help the cause and continued its partnership with Community Grocery, aiming to raise enough funds to help the charity build a new Community Grocery store each year. This partnership aimed to uplift Manchester and the wider community, tackling food poverty one step at a time.
This funding will help create a grocery store that not only provides affordable food but also essential community services like cooking classes and job support. With over 55,000 families benefiting from existing Community Grocery stores, this new location will further its mission to tackle food poverty and create lasting change in Manchester.
