The Manchester Evening News Christmas Appeal

No one should have to go hungry this winter.

That's why our Manchester Evening News Christmas Appeal is once again supporting Humans MCR, a charity doing incredible work to tackle hunger in Greater Manchester.

This organisation is small but mighty - they work to tackle hunger directly and are run by someone who has relied on foodbanks himself.

We love this charity because they treat everyone with the dignity and respect we all deserve. Each week they provide a lifeline for 400 families and individuals across Manchester, Salford, Rochdale, Trafford, Stockport and Bury.

All their food is delivered in unmarked vans so no one knows the people they help are getting support from a foodbank. And they give people in need a choice over what they eat.

The charity was set up by Lewey Hellewell whose own experience of using traditional food banks, after being made redundant, left him feeling humiliated.

MEN Editor Sarah Lester said: "I know everyone is finding it tough to pay their bills this year but if you can spare even a little to help the most vulnerable in our community, we would be so grateful.”

People can be referred to the charity by any local community professional - inclduing GPs, local MPs, or school pastoral care workers - to get emergency food packages, delivered straight to their door in unmarked vans.

This Christmas, they're expecting to deliver festive 'Xmas hampers' to over 800 people in our region. The hampers have everything to make a full Christmas dinner - plus presents for children, and treats for adults.

*£10 will give a single person a food package for three days

*£30 will feed a family of four for three days

*£45 will provide a family with a Christmas hamper.

Humans MCR works with Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, and Fareshare, receiving donations of perfectly good food that would otherwise go to waste.

The charity offers a choice over what they eat, with vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten free options available. They also offer packages for people who only have access to a kettle.

We know times are hard for everyone right now so if you can't afford to donate please share our appeal on your social media.

Let's work together to help make sure families in Greater Manchester aren't going hungry this Christmas.