Funded by: Bolton’s Fund Purpose: This project was designed to support families facing financial hardship by helping them meet the cost of compulsory school uniform items. With the rising cost of living, many parents were struggling to afford appropriate clothing for their children to attend school confidently and comfortably. The aim was to ease this…
Funded by: Bolton’s Fund Purpose: This project was introduced to support households on low incomes who were struggling to top up their gas and electricity prepayment meters during the coldest part of the year. Many families on prepayment plans are at risk of self-disconnection, particularly during the winter months when energy use is at its…
Funded by: Bolton’s Fund Purpose: The Baby Essentials project was launched to support parents of newborns who were experiencing financial hardship. Many of the families we work with face difficult circumstances such as homelessness, asylum claims, low income, or unemployment, all of which can make the early stages of parenthood even more challenging. The project…
Celebrating Community: Crescent Food Bank’s Warmth Space Lunch & Money Advice Event. We’re thrilled to share the success of our recent Warmth Space Lunch & Money Advice event at Crescent Food Bank! On Sunday, March 10th, 2024, our doors opened wide to welcome community members from all walks of life to a special gathering aimed…
Empowering Education: Crescent Food Bank’s Educational Equipment Support Project. We’re delighted to share the success of our Educational Equipment Support Project at Crescent Food Bank! In today’s challenging times, we recognise the crucial role education plays in shaping the future of our children. However, we also understand the barriers that many families face due to…
Illuminating Hope: Crescent Food Bank’s Winter Utility Support. In the face of escalating utility costs and the relentless challenges of making ends meet, Crescent Food Bank remained steadfast in our commitment to supporting the most vulnerable families within our community. Acknowledging the profound burden borne by families reliant on prepayment meters for their utility bills,…
Welcoming Hearts: Crescent Food Bank’s Christmas Breakfast Initiative. As the festive season approached, Crescent Food Bank embraced the spirit of compassion and community, extending a warm invitation to those in need of comfort and connection during Christmas. In recognition of the challenges faced by the homeless and individuals/families struggling with food insecurity, we launched a…
Empowering Education: Crescent Food Bank’s School Uniform Support Initiative. In the heart of our community, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in school, regardless of their financial circumstances. Recognising the challenges faced by many families in providing essential school uniforms, Crescent Food Bank launched a School Uniform Support Initiative to ensure…
Supporting Comfort: Crescent Food Bank’s Furniture Initiative. In the heart of our community lies a commitment to ensuring that every individual and family has the comfort and dignity they deserve, even in the face of financial hardship. Recognising the profound impact of furniture poverty on physical, emotional, and social well-being, Crescent Food Bank embarked on…
Keeping Warm Together: Crescent Food Bank’s Winter Clothing Initiative. As the last frost thaws and winter transitions into spring, we reflect on the warmth we’ve shared as a community during the colder months. Crescent Food Bank embarked on a mission to ensure that no one faced the bitter chill without the protection of winter clothing….
Empowering Lives: Crescent Food Bank’s Household Appliances Support Initiative. In times of crisis, the generosity and compassion of communities shine brightest. At Crescent Food Bank, we believe in extending a helping hand to those facing financial hardship, ensuring that every individual has access to the basic necessities that make daily life more manageable. In the…
One of the ways CFB can find families that require support is by working with its partners, such as the local schools. In the past few weeks, schools such as St. Thomas, Devonshire Road Primary, St James, Clarendon School, Tonge Moore Academy, Gaskell, Harper Green and Pikes Lane. Each reached out to request parcels to…