Salford Loaves & Fishes

Who we are

Salford Loaves and Fishes is a charity supporting homeless and vulnerable people in Salford.

What we do

We provide day services, including meals, advice, and activities, to support those in need.

Who we work with

We assist homeless individuals, those at risk of homelessness, and vulnerable people in Salford.

How we work

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

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.

"The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage in stockport and the surrounding areas through the provision of providing free meals, shelter, warmth, companionship and signposting to other support services. The relief of persons suffering from drug or alcohol abuse or similar problems and refugees and those seeking asylum by providing therapy in connection therewith or by sharing with them the christian faith, principles and values and advancing their education so as to better enable them to cope with the business of life and promote their mental and physical rehabilitation and the relief of unemployment by the provision of vocational and skills training, advice and support. Support for mental Health including self-support groups, reduce stress courses and one to one support delivered by a trained mental health nurse Behnam is the first point of contact when Iranian asylum seekers arrive in Stockport and he is contacted by the local authority, Stockport Homes, Job Centre, local churches etc. He will have an initial meeting with them to assess their needs and then will signpost them to the relevant support services. Run a twice weekly workshop for female asylum seekers to learn how to sew using sewing machines. The main aim of the group is to prevemt social isolation and mental health issues and create community. Works closely with Stockport Homes to help asylum seekers / refugees navigate the housing system. Also supports refugees with employment advice, housing advice, benefit advice and translation services. Works closely with another charity ‘The Olive Branch’ which offers mental health and well-being support plus opportunities for volunteering.