TBBT affordable food service here to give you a hand this December

The Christmas period can be tough on the purse strings, but The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) affordable food service is here to help you keep your budget on track.

You can use their food services throughout December to stock up on affordable, healthy food—no need to commit long-term, just a few weeks to get you through the holiday season.

If you are an FCHO customer and think you would benefit from our affordable food service in December – or other extra support - contact our Community Services team and one of our advisors will be in touch.

Email communityservices@fcho.co.uk

Call 0161 393 7117

How does The Bread and Butter Thing work?

For just £8.50 per week, you receive three full bags of shopping worth an average of £35 – one of fridge goods, one of cupboard goods and one full of fruit and veg. Or you can double up and get six bags, worth approximately £70, for £17.

The Bread and Butter Thing services for FCHO customers run from:

• Wallshaw Street Community Centre on Mondays
• Bethesda Church in Royton on Wednesdays
• Sholver and Moorside Community Hub on Thursdays
• ROC ‘n’ Rolls Community Cafe in Holts on Fridays
• NEON in Greenacres on Saturdays

More ways we can give you a hand with the cost of living

Access to affordable food is among the many ways we are here to give you a hand with the cost of living this winter.

Our specialist teams are here for you if you are struggling to manage day-to-day costs or facing other financial worries.

We can help you with…

• Maximising your income – Support to reduce debt, apply for benefits and more to make your money go further.
• Paying your rent and charges – Arranging affordable payment plans and applying for additional support.
• Finding work or moving your career forward – Advice on job searching, applications and interviews.
• Energy costs – Saving energy in the home and reducing your bills

Contact our Community Services team for free, confidential support.