Police keep Christmas promise with welfare hampers for those in needs

Chief Constable Ian Hopkins and a local police cadet with local residents

Elderly and vulnerable people across Greater Manchester will receive supplies, support and comfort as Greater Manchester Police and local businesses joined forces to create hampers of food, drinks and other supplies to be delivered in the Christmas period.

Members of the local community will receive the special delivery in the lead up to the big day.

The packages are being presented to those members of the community who may be spending the holidays alone. They have been put together with the help of police cadets and volunteers and local businesses including Sainsbury’s, Asda, Tesco and the Co-op, and will be delivered by local neighbourhood officers who will be taking time to check the welfare and safety of the recipients.

Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: “The people visited by our officers and staff are some of our most vulnerable members of the community. I was fortunate enough to deliver some of the hampers myself, meeting some wonderful people and sharing some precious time and memories with them.

“We want these parcels to show them that they are not alone at this special time of the year and that we are here to support them, both over Christmas and all year round.

“Supporting the local community is at the heart of what we do. Each year I am overwhelmed by the generosity of everyone across the Force and this includes our community members and local businesses that are more than happy to help those in need.

“As we reach this special time of year I hope that people in our local communities will consider how they can support people in their area. Whether through volunteering, donations, or checking on an elderly neighbour, we can all do our part to help during a season which can be quite lonely or difficult for some.

“The public of Greater Manchester are known for their community spirit, and it will be great to see this in action over the festive period.”