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Welcome to 'Quids In'—a unique food club run with the support of dedicated volunteers, designed to support families in South Manchester who are feeling the pinch from the cost of living crisis. Whether you're struggling to budget, or simply finding it hard to afford the essentials, we're here to help.
At 'Quids In,' our members can access a variety of fresh, chilled, and hard-to-find food items worth around £20 each week. Unlike a food bank, we're an ongoing membership club where you can get consistent support every week.
Affordable Membership Costs:
Southway Tenants: Just £5 annually, plus £4 per week.
Non-Southway Tenants: £10 annually, plus £6 per week.
This contribution helps us cover costs, including payments to the food charity Fareshare, which provides us with the bulk of our supplies.
Who Can Join?
Anyone living within our eligible postcodes is welcome to apply! Just let us know which club you'd like to attend when you apply. Keep in mind, there might be a waiting list, but we'll get you in as soon as possible.
We have five clubs across Chorlton, Merseybank, Burnage, and Old Moat:
Chorlton Park:Thursdays, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm, Brookfield House (white building in Chorlton Park, Nell Lane entrance), Chorlton M21 7UD.
Merseybank: Fridays, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Pop Up Shop on Merseybank Shopping Parade, 42 Merseybank Avenue, Chorlton M21 7NN.
Burnage East: Wednesdays, 11:15 am – 1:30 pm, Burnage Sure Start Centre, Broadhill Road, Burnage M19 1AG.
Burnage West: Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm, Westcroft Community Centre, Westcroft Road, Burnage M20 6EF.
Old Moat: Fridays, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, Old Moat Children’s Centre, Old Moat Lane, Old Moat (Withington) M20 1DE.
New Trial Club in Burnage:
We’ve been running a new trial food club on Monday evenings, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, at Westcroft Community Centre, Westcroft Road, Burnage M20 6EF. This club is for people who cant get to a club during the daytime. Each week, you'll choose from a variety of items worth around £20, including chilled, frozen, and fresh foods.
How to Join:
If you're interested in joining or learning more, simply email us at quidsin@southwayhousing.co.ukwith your name, address, and phone number (mobile preferred). If you don’t have email access, give our Customer Hub a call at 0161 448 4200. Please note that spots are limited, but we'll keep you updated and direct you to other helpful services if needed.
What We Ask of Our Members:
Once you're a member, you can come as often as you like—no need to attend every week. Just remember to bring your payment and bags to carry your shopping.
We also encourage members to keep their personal details up to date and join our WhatsApp groups for easy communication and updates on services.
In the News
Our Old Moat 'Quids In' club was recently featured on ITV Granada Reports! You can read the article and watch our volunteers share why they’re passionate about helping their community.You can read the article here.
Our Supporters:
This amazing initiative wouldn’t be possible without the support of several funders and generous donations from individuals and local businesses. We extend our heartfelt thanks to:
- Aldi Winter Fund
- Auto Trader Community Fund
- Coop Local Community Fund
- Forever Manchester Awards
- Macc Spirit of Manchester Fund
- Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund
- Manchester City Council
- National Lottery Awards for All
- Postcode Neighbourhood Trust
Your generosity makes a real difference in our community. Thank you!
Hear some of our Quids In volunteers talking about how and why they got involved in helping people in their local community in our tenants and volunteer video.
This brilliant scheme would not be possible without additional help, so we'd like to send our thanks to the following funders who supported the Quids In Food Clubs in 2021-2022;
Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund
Manchester Relief in Need
Manchester Guardian Society
Coop Local Community Fund
One GM Community Fund
National Lottery Local Connections Fund
Arnold Clark Community Fund
We are also very grateful for the donations of money and food we have received from individuals and independent businesses in our neighbourhoods. We and our members really appreciate your generosity.
