Loaves and Fishes

Salford Loaves and Fishes is a charity that helps people who are homeless or facing hardship in Salford, UK. They provide essential services such as hot meals, food parcels, and support for basic needs. The charity works with a range of individuals, including those living on the streets, people in temporary accommodation, and those struggling with poverty.

In addition to providing food and shelter, the charity offers support for finding accommodation, job training, and health services. For example, they have a dedicated team that helps individuals improve their skills and access work opportunities. They also provide support for mental health and wellbeing, helping clients connect with counselling services.

Food and welfare packs, advice and signposting, access to homeless GP consultation, Dental Services, Health Improvement Team, Drug & Alcohol Support / Discussion Group, hot food & drinks. Also hold reading groups / literacy support, and also one to one support. Also provide access to Citizen’s Advice Bureau.

How to access

Drop in service during hours listed. Can phone to explain a client's complex needs if necessary.

This project started in 2013 when Pioneer Minister Ed Leavy believed God was calling him to start a ministry for the homeless of Stockport.

After being told there were no homeless in Stockport by officials, Ed & his team set up a soup kitchen style operation in an empty car park in the middle of Stockport.

The first week 5 people turned up, the following week 50 & these numbers continued to grow until we were offered to set up our operation in several different locations eventually outgrowing all of them due to demand.

Services include:

• We distribute: Clothes, bedding, tents, sleeping bags & emergency food parcels when needed

• We provide: Advocacy and advice for refugees and asylum seekers in Stockport

• We help: We work with local statutory and voluntary organisations to help the homeless into accommodation

• We partner: We work with other charities to provide mental health support and skill building activities

How to access:

For more information please call or email us or complete our Contact Form via: https://www.stockportloavesandfishes.org/contact

Salford Loaves and Fishes is a charity supporting homeless and vulnerable people in Salford. We provide day services, including meals, advice, and activities, to support those in need. We assist homeless individuals, those at risk of homelessness, and vulnerable people in Salford.

We offer a welcoming environment, practical support, and community activities throughout the week to improve well-being and stability.

How to access:

Drop in service during hours listed. Can phone to explain a client's complex needs if necessary.