Residents rally behind food bank drive at Stockport care home
Residents and staff at Cheadle Grange in Stockport have teamed up with Stockport Foodbank to collect food and essential items for local people in need this winter.
A new donation point has been set up in the home’s reception on Edgeley Road, where families, visitors and members of the public can drop off non-perishable goods and household essentials. The collection box was delivered to the home mid-December.
Cheadle Grange provides high-quality residential and dementia care for up to 75 residents in a modern, purpose-built setting. The home includes landscaped gardens, bright communal spaces and on-site amenities such as a cinema, café area and hairdressing salon to make day-to-day life enjoyable and engaging. Its residents are regularly involved in local community projects, from school partnerships to seasonal fundraising.
Laura McLeod, Home Manager at Cheadle Grange, said: “Everyone here knows how tough this time of year can be for families, especially with the cost of living still biting. We wanted to do something practical that would make a difference close to home, and supporting the local food bank felt like the right thing to do. It’s something our residents, their families and our team have really got behind – people have been turning up with tins, toiletries and treats for children, which has been lovely to see.
“Many of our residents have lived in Stockport all their lives, so staying involved in the community really matters to them. Taking part in something that helps others gives them a real sense of purpose, and it’s brought a lovely buzz to the home.”
The home’s new collection point will support Stockport Foodbank, part of the Trussell network, which provides emergency food and support to people experiencing hardship. As demand continues to rise, donations of long-life and everyday items are essential to keeping services running.
Gilda Preziosi, Operations Manager at Stockport Foodbank, said: “Whilst it is always our hope that the need for Foodbank help may start to decline, the need for food support in Stockport and the wider area continues to grow, particularly as we move into winter. Partnerships like this make a real difference, not only in keeping our shelves stocked but also in reminding people that their community is behind them. The generosity shown by everyone at Cheadle Grange will help us reach more local families when they need it most.”
Donations can be dropped off at Cheadle Grange Care Home, 263a Edgeley Road, Stockport SK3 0TR, between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Sunday.
Priority items currently needed include tinned vegetables, tinned meat and fish, pasta sauce, tinned puddings, long-life milk and fruit juice, and toiletries.
