Our work began in 2016 as a joint project between local churches to meet the needs of local young people and build a healthy community for them to be part of. We provide free, early intervention, mental health support for young people aged 11-18 and their parents, and strive to not just provide a service for young people, but to create an environment in which they can thrive. For that reason, our counselling and mentoring provisions are supported by wrap-around groups and activities that promote healthy social interaction and break down stigmas around mental illness though various forms of group work, media, workshops and activities

Much of Food Friend's time in lockdown has been spent dealing with an overwhelming volume of calls and e mails; liaising with individuals, local businesses and organisations, supermarkets, schools, churches, local government agencies, charities, health and other community based groups; signposting, co-ordinating Food Friend drops and pick-ups and pooling and promoting information and resources. If you know someone who needs a food bank contact:

Flo (Food Friend) on 07592 582567 / e mail flonew@hotmail.com

Wayne (C19 Styal) on 07968 366442

Hope Central e mail info@hopecentral.org.uk