What are Quids In Food Clubs?
Welcome to 'Quids In'—a unique food club run with the support of dedicated volunteers, designed to support families in South Manchester who are feeling the pinch from the cost of living crisis.
Whether you're struggling to budget, or simply finding it hard to afford the essentials, we're here to help.
At 'Quids In,' our members can access a variety of fresh, chilled, and hard-to-find food items worth around £20 each week. Unlike a food bank, we're an ongoing membership club where you can get consistent support every week.
Where are the food clubs?
You can find Quids in Food Clubs in:
- Chorlton Park: Thursdays, 10.30am-1pm, Brookfield House (white building in Chorlton Park, Nell Lane entrance), Chorlton M21 7UD.
- Merseybank: Fridays, Midday-3pm, Pop Up Shop on Merseybank Shopping Parade, 42 Merseybank Avenue, Chorlton M21 7NN.
- Burnage East: Wednesdays, 11.15am–1.30pm, Burnage Sure Start Centre, Broadhill Road, Burnage M19 1AG.
- Burnage West: Wednesdays, 10am-1:30pm, Westcroft Community Centre, Westcroft Road, Burnage M20 6EF.
- Old Moat: Fridays, 12.30pm-2pm, Old Moat Children’s Centre, Old Moat Lane, Old Moat (Withington) M20 1DE.
We started a new evening food club in March 2024 and this now runs on Wednesday evenings, 5pm-6.30pm, at Westcroft Community Centre, Westcroft Road, Burnage M20 6EF.
This club is for people who can’t get to a club during the daytime due to work or college. Each week, you'll choose from a variety of items worth around £20, including chilled, frozen, and fresh foods.
Who can join and how much does it cost?
Club members have access to professional budgeting services, including tips on saving, accessing deals, benefits, or cheaper services that help their money go further.
Affordable Membership Costs:
Southway Tenants: Just £5 annually, plus £4 per week.
Non-Southway Tenants: £10 annually, plus £6 per week.
This contribution helps us cover costs, including payments to the food charity Fareshare, which provides us with the bulk of our supplies.
How to join
If you're interested in joining or learning more, simply email us at quidsin@southwayhousing.co.uk with your name, address, and phone number (mobile preferred).
If you don’t have email access, give our Customer Hub a call at 0161 448 4200. Please note that spots are limited, but we'll keep you updated and direct you to other helpful services if needed.
What we expect of our members
Once you're a member, you can come as often as you like—no need to attend every week. Just remember to bring your payment and bags to carry your shopping.
We also encourage members to keep their personal details up to date and join our WhatsApp groups for easy communication and updates on services.
Our supporters
This amazing initiative wouldn’t be possible without the support of several funders and generous donations from individuals and local businesses. We extend our heartfelt thanks to:
- Aldi Winter Fund
- Auto Trader Community Fund
- Coop Local Community Fund
- Forever Manchester Awards
- Macc Spirit of Manchester Fund
- Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund
- Manchester City Council
- National Lottery Awards for All
- Postcode Neighbourhood Trust
- The Manchester Guardian Society Charitable Trust
- Arnold Clark Community Fund
- One GM Community Fund
- Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund
Your generosity makes a real difference in our community. Thank you!
We are also very grateful for the donations of money and food we have received from individuals and independent businesses in our neighbourhoods. We and our members really appreciate your generosity.
