Collection for the Homeless

Monday, 2nd Dec, 2019 1:00pm til 6:00pm

Two local mums are organising a collection for those less fortune in the run up to the festive season at Wilmslow Parish Hall from 1pm to 6pm.

People are being asked to drop off food, clothing and toiletries at the Parish Hall for the homeless and deprived living in Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Stockport and Manchester city centre.

Required items include fresh fruit and veg, all tinned food, jars of pasta sauce, hot dogs, tea and coffee, hot chocolate, biscuits, crisps, sleeping bags, tents and camping equipment as well as all men and women's winter clothing including coats, jeans, t-shirts, hats, scarves, gloves, socks and closed toe shoes.

Additionally toiletries such as deodorants, soaps, toothbrushes, toothpaste and washing powder are needed.

The Christmas collection will be supporting Manchester Homeless Group, The Wellspring Stockport, Riverside, Food Friend and Macclesfield Hostel.

There will also be drop of point in the evening on Friday 29th of November at Mailboxes on Water Lane between 6pm and 8pm.

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