'This winter will be a bleak one for struggling families in Greater Manchester, here's how you can help'
The rising cost of living has left many families struggling to pay their bills, let alone afford presents or Christmas dinner.
But when the decorations eventually come down and normal life resumes, there are fears that things will only get worse. He added: "This year, we know it is going to be really difficult for people - people that ordinarily might not find it difficult at this time of year. We've seen an increase, for example, in people that are working full-time coming to the food bank.
Set up in 2019, Humans MCR aims to give 'respect, health, dignity and hope to those in our communities', and provide a number of services to those struggling, including emergency food parcels and a community grocers service. "December is a really busy time for us," said Lewey. "We think that's going to continue right through to the spring when the weather turns and people don't feel they have to switch their heating on to make sure their kids are not cold.
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