Margaret Banner

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Thank you to the friends and family of Margaret Banner

Margaret Banner peacefully passed away recently. She was the best wife, mum and nanna that you could ask for and will be dearly missed.Margaret would never see anyone go hungry, especially children so the family decided that Porch Box was the most fitting charity to receive donations on her behalf.

In total £735 has been raised and this would of put a huge smile on her face, especially in this current climateHopefully it will put a smile on a few families’ faces at this time of year.

Covid19 Pandemic Update

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The Covid19 pandemic has brought a variety of challenges across our community. Lots of families are experiencing reductions in their income and difficulties in accessing the food they need.

Porch Boxes are continuing to work hard to provide Crisis Packs during this difficult time, working with their regular local agencies, Social Services, Health Visitors, GP’s etc. to identify areas of need.

We receive most of our regular donations from either churches or schools and from the donation boxes in various Supermarkets around the area. As churches and schools are now closed for the foreseeable future, we are receiving significantly fewer donations. We have also had to make changes to how we operate our warehouse, so it is difficult for us to accept donations there.

We would like to ask all our regular contributors, particularly those who normally donate at their church or school, to deliver their donations to their nearest donation point.

Some of our donation points have been temporarily removed to allow for social distancing so please use one of the below locations.

We thank you all for your continued support.

ASDA: Radcliffe, Pilsworth & Bury

Morrisons: Whitefield & Ramsbottom

TESCO: Bury & Ramsbottom

*NEW GARDEN BINS*

33 Holthouse Rd Tottington  

14 Thirsk Close Woolfold  

31 Greenheys Cr Greenmount

Christmas Appeal

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Every year Porch Boxes provides support to families over the festive season. This year we are looking for the following items, but as always, anything that you can donate will be gratefully accepted.

  • Tinned ravioli
  • Tinned potatoes
  • Tinned beans and sausages
  • Tins of meat
  • Tinned tuna
  • Tinned stews, spaghetti bolognese, meatballs and chilli
  • Tinned hot dogs
  • Spaghetti
  • Crisps
  • Cracker biscuits
  • Biscuits
  • Bottles of squash
  • Canned drinks
  • Tea bags [packs of 40]
  • Small jars of coffee
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Cake bars
  • Single sponge puddings
  • Custard
  • Rice Pudding
  • Miniature jars of jam
  • Selection boxes
  • Chocolate bars
  • Christmas themed chocolates and cakes