Manchester City Council

Our Manchester Food Partnership is continuing to support the grass-roots organisations tackling the cost of living crisis in Manchester. Today, we’re spotlighting the unique work by one group we work with – The Rafiki Food Network, who are responding to the cultural food needs of our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. 📰 👇 --- The Rafiki Food Network is a project developed by The Manchester Black and Minority Ethnic Network with support from Greater Manchester Fareshare. What makes Rafiki unique is that they recognise that when residents and communities are hit by rising inflation and the cost of living crisis it not only affects people financially, it also impacts a way of life. Access to culturally appropriate food is now more difficult as the price of some essential cultural foods has risen significantly. Rafiki is formed primarily of volunteers who not only provide food support, but also recognise the needs of their community. The volunteers also work as community champions checking in with residents, which is vital for wellbeing. This gives residents the confidence to come forward for support if they need it. More than 30 groups make up the network and provide food support within their respective communities. These are often small groups of volunteers with little resources and sometimes no premises, but individuals who are driven by wanting to see a positive change where they live. Rafiki raise funds through donations and grants to buy culturally appropriate food, but also link their members with food distributors and work closely with FareShare Greater Manchester. Fareshare not only work to fight food poverty, but also food waste by working with major distributors using surplus food to support those in need. Their relationship means Rafiki members can get help to gain access to membership for donations, and that Fareshare can continue to support communities that are harder to reach. Our Manchester Food Partnership continues to link Rafiki with partners and has provided financial support through the council’s Household Support Fund. But more needs to be done. Aside from the financial struggles time and capacity can make meeting demands difficult. Most of the admin is done single-handedly and food deliveries are done using personal vehicles. As with all the organisations we’ve met through Our Manchester Food Partnership, Rafiki’s mission isn’t simply providing food support, it’s to empower individuals and communities so they in turn can reach out to others who need a hand. Manchester City Council and Our Manchester Food Partnership will continue to provide network and financial support to Mancunian-led organisations like the Rafiki Food Network. But your backing is needed. 📣 Organisations that want to get involved can reach out to Rafiki directly on their website. Find out more about Our Manchester Food Partnership on our website. Links below. 💬 👇 #OMFP

Do you have lived experience of poverty? Or do you work in a VCSE organisation with an understanding of poverty and its impacts on residents of Manchester? If you are passionate about addressing poverty in our community, we need your voice to help impact our Anti-Poverty Strategy by being part of our new Anti-Poverty Insight Group. We’re looking for both residents and VCSE groups to join. Applications close on Monday 9th September, at 11:59pm. For more information and how to apply, visit https://orlo.uk/mmf_0ruZM #MakingManchesterFairer

We're currently recruiting for roles in our Housing team. If you think you could play a part in supporting residents – while making a difference to homes and communities in Manchester – then learn more about these positions at https://lnkd.in/e-6qdRje

Another month has wrapped up and we're bringing you our highlights for August from the council. 👇 Major consultations are underway for the regeneration of Holt Town and the Former Central Retail Park. 💬 Following refurbishment The Our Town Hall Clock has now been uncovered. 🏛️ We celebrated 90 years of the iconic Manchester Central Library and launched a new audio tour. 🎧 To tackle litter problems in our neighbourhoods we've pledged £15 million as part of a three Clean and Green project to keep our streets tidy. 🧹 Keep up to date with the latest council news at https://orlo.uk/News_rVWfd

Cycle September’s a great time to get on a bike. Whether you know a bunny hop from a full tuck or you never ride, there are ways to get involved! 🤟 We grabbed a Starling Bank bike and gave it a spin on some of the city’s cycleways. 🚲 There are loads of their bike stands across the city. You can collect a bike from one and lock it securely at another. 🛵 And using them means you don’t have to find space to store a bike at home. Get more info and the app at https://orlo.uk/g0Uiy #CycleSeptember #PedalMoreIn24 #MCRCapitalofCycling #ZeroCarbonMCR Transport for Greater Manchester

Council Leader Bev Craig has welcomed the extension of a multi-million pound which gives a vital lifeline to thousands Manchester people struggling with the cost of living. Read more at https://orlo.uk/rv6R8

Work is ongoing on the Deansgate and Whitworth St West Active Travel scheme, which aims to make walking and cycling safer in the city. If you're travelling through the area, please plan your journey.

Here’s a thought for every man who tries to get Oasis tickets tomorrow. We know that the whole of Manchester (and the UK) will be chained to all the places that he never wished to stay (especially on a Saturday morning). So for each and everyone of you - man, woman and child, we hope this little oasis in Manchester brings you good luck, no matter what device you're chained to 🤞 Have a great weekend.😊 #Manchester #Ancoats #Oasis

On the 4 March 1964 the Grenadier Guards were granted the Freedom of the City of Manchester, allowing the Regiment to march through the City with “Colours flying, drums beating, and bayonets fixed”. This year is the 60th anniversary of this privilege and tomorrow, Saturday 31 August 2024, the Grenadier Guards will once again Parade through the City to celebrate this privilege. Tomorrow, the Grenadier Guards will parade through the city to mark the 60th anniversary of them being granted the Freedom of the City of Manchester, On the 4 March 1964. There will be road closures in place for the parade. More information on those closures here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gCXaABDd

There's less than two weeks to go until the Davis Cup comes to Manchester as Great Britain takes on Argentina, Canada and Finland! 🎾 Prices start at £5 for children and £10 for adults, grab your tickets now at https://orlo.uk/TTdEW