A project which has already brought low-cost food to a number of families in need in Tameside is being extended to Droylsden.

Acclaimed charity The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) offers weekly groceries at a fraction of high street prices. 

A new hub will be opening at St Martin's Church, on St Martin's Close, on Monday 22 November and will run every Monday from 2.30pm for everyone to access. 

It follows similar hubs which are already open in Hattersley, Haughton Green, Stalybridge and Ashton. 

The scheme provides up to £35 worth of food - such as fresh fruit and vegetables, chilled food and cupboard stables - for just £7.50.

TBBT works with food businesses to redistribute surplus, edible food which would otherwise be wasted, helping people's tight budgets stretch further while giving them access to a variety of quality and healthy foods.

The charity also supports other vital local work, providing wrap-around support with experts in debt counselling, housing advice, mental health support and grant applications.

However, the service is reliant on volunteers, with over 300 people currently giving their time to the charity each week which won the Queen's Award to Voluntary Service last year.

Anyone interested in volunteering - at the hubs, the warehouse or as a driver - can find out more and get in touch through TBBT's website www.breadandbutterthing.org.

There are no joining criteria. People interested in using TBBT affordable food service need to register as members and should contact TBBT at hello@breadandbutterthing.org. There is also a sign up form and more information at Contact Us — Bread and Butter Thing.

New TBBT members are always welcome - either direct through their local hub or by emailing hello@breadandbutterthing.org. For more information, visit https://breadandbutterthing.org/

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