The days leading up to Christmas are always a busy flurry of wrapping presents, last-minute shopping, and preparation for the big day. But for one Manchester food bank, they are a crucial time to sort meals that will be a lifeline for hundreds.
Humans MCR are a Blackley-based food bank, operating year-round to help tackle hunger and food poverty in Greater Manchester. Over Christmas they go a step further, working with supermarkets and volunteers to give those in need 'Xmas hampers' - full of everything they need to make a full Christmas dinner.
The team will deliver the festive hampers to 300 struggling households this holiday season - that's 300 families who be able to enjoy a proper Christmas meal, who otherwise would have gone hungry on Christmas day. As well as food and drink, the hampers come with gifts for children and treats for adults, helping families in need to have a truly special Christmas. But they need your help.
