At the Dignity not Destitution rally, march, and candle-lit vigil on Thursday 12 November we’ll be collecting donations of food, warm clothes and toiletries for two local projects that help people fleeing persecution who are at risk of homelessness (the Boaz Trust and Salford Food Parcels).
Items that are especially needed include:
Tinned and dry goods
Spices and herbs
Fruit juices
Toiletries for men and women
Please help spread the word!!
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You can also donate after the event. There are a number of projects in Greater Manchester serving destitute asylum seekers and refugees:
Rainbow Haven
http://www.rainbowhaven.org.uk/
Rainbow Haven, 113 Abbey Hey Lane, M18 8TJ
Contact: manager.rainbowhaven@yahoo.co.uk
Opening times for receiving donations: Mondays, Tuesday and Thursday 10am- 3pm
What they need: Packaged food: pasta, rice, lentils, tins of vegetables and soup, tea bags, cereal, bottles of vegetable oil. Also nappies, all sizes, and toiletries: toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, sanitary towels.
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Salford Food Parcel
219 Langworthy Road, Salford, M6 5PW
Contact: simms.yvonne@gmail.com
Opening times for receiving donations: Wednesdays, 10.00am -12.00pm
What they need: Food store goods (tins, rice pasta etc.) Clothing and toiletries
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Victoria Hall
www.boltonmethodistmission.co.uk
Bolton Methodist Mission, Wesley Suite, Victoria Hall, 37 Knowsley’s Street, Bolton, BL1 2AS
Contact: Pat Green and David O Keefe. Victoria Hall Office: 01204 522569
Opening times for receiving donations: Monday to Friday 9.00-3.30pm
What they need:
Food store goods (tins, rice pasta etc.) Clothing and toiletries
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St Brides
Blair Street, Old Trafford, M16 9AZ
Contact: linpnrs@aol.com
Opening times for receiving donations: Thursday from 1.00pm -4.00pm
What they need:
Donations of storable food, clean clothing in good condition and general toiletries. Fresh fruit and vegetables are also great but can only be received on a Thursday as we cannot store them.
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Revive
187 Grey Mare Lane, Manchester, M11 3ND
Contact: 0161 223 5668
Opening times for receiving donations: Monday to Friday 9.00-5.00pm
What they need:
Donations required –food store goods (tins, rice pasta etc.) Clothing and toiletries