Planet Mercy provides thousands of food parcels across Greater Manchester

Planet Mercy UK volunteers

Planet Mercy UK’s outreach project has provided thousands of food parcels to Greater Manchester families affected by the pandemic.

Since March, the charity has provided over 3,000 food parcels in Bury, Bolton, Rochdale, Oldham and Manchester through Planet Mercy and partners.

After the second lockdown began on 5 November, the charity says the number of people requiring food parcels has increased massively, especially in areas with high infection rates.

Mohammed Moheeb, of Planet Mercy UK, said: “We have increased our numbers of volunteers to help get the support out to those in need. Support is also provided by Fareshare and Electricity North West who help with packing and distribution of parcels.

“Working with social workers, local councils (Rochdale and Oldham) and directly with Refugee and Asylum Seekers, volunteers have been shopping, collecting donations, packing parcels and distributing them door to door daily for eight months now. Morrisons in Chadderton has also been a huge help.”

Planet Mercy still continues to supply weekly emergency food parcels for those affected, containing bread, milk, tea, fruit and vegetables, snacks, pasta and freshly cooked hot food.

Under its ‘Reach’ project and hardship fund, the charity has also provided essential household items and cash grants for struggling families (up to £250-£500).

Planet Mercy is a registered UK charity, under the umbrella organisation of Madina Institute UK. The organisation began in 2009, working in the Oldham and Rochdale areas, and has provided thousands of warm meals across the country.

Weekly deliveries in Rochdale take place on Tuesdays.

You can contact Planet Mercy via Facebook Messenger or email.

• https://www.facebook.com/PlanetMercyUK
• contact@planetmercy.org