January is the bleakest of months for those struggling the most.
Christmas generosity and goodwill dries up, the days are cold and dark, and many find themselves in debt after the festive season. For the families in our region having to choose whether to heat or eat, the hardest days are yet to come.
This Christmas, the Manchester Evening News has asked you, our readers, to donate to local food bank Humans MCR. Thanks to your generosity, the start of the new year will be a little easier for many of these families across Greater Manchester.