The need for our services has soared since the coronavirus outbreak. But thanks to the extraordinary efforts of our ESSENTIAL volunteers we’re keeping up with demand and getting food out to frontline charities and community responders.

Volunteers Week showcases our effort in a trying time

Since the lockdown began the volume of food we’ve distributed has almost doubled week on week. We rely on charity volunteers to help sort, allocate, pack and deliver food orders for our Community Food Members. Nearly half of our regular volunteers must self-isolate due to age or underlying health conditions.

Thankfully though, we’re handling loads of new applicants swooping in to fill the gap. In fact, so many people have applied to become a volunteer since the lockdown began that we’ve had to introduce a waiting list.

We currently have 70 people volunteering for charity in Manchester with us each week, many of whom face the effects of the coronavirus. Some are workers on furlough or students wanting to spend their free time in lockdown helping a good cause. Others have unfortunately lost their jobs.

FareShare GM is committed to ensuring that surplus food is redistributed to those who need it most. By volunteering with us, you’ll be making a real difference in the lives of people who are struggling to access nutritious food. Our volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization, and we’re grateful for their dedication and hard work.

What our volunteers are saying