Manchester food bank appreciates Muslims over donation of Halal supplies

The food bank and pantry service, which conducts a delivery service to save users travel costs, has been struggling for food in general following a ‘drastic drop’ in donations amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Jen Savaris, director at Perry’s Pantry, is concerned for the future of the service if inflation continues to increase and wages do not keep up.

Jen and her team of volunteers run a pantry service which, after two free food deliveries, offers users membership for £3.50 a parcel per week or £5.50 for a family of two or more.

One of the main issues facing food banks is the increasing number of referrals as people struggle to make ends meet.

“I’m not sure why or what’s going on,” she said. “The Muslim community have been absolutely fantastic though. They have banded together and are sharing it everywhere. We have had ample donations dropped off since our appeal.

The Muslim community has responded to the call for help by Perry’s Pantry with donations of food including halal products“We have got loads of halal meat, lentils, chickpeas. We have a good two month’s supply now,” said Jen Savaris.