Macclesfield Town Council Covid-19 emergency grants
Macclesfield Town Council response to Covid-19 – press release
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Macclesfield Town Council has been issuing emergency grants to specific community groups directly involved with the response.
Cheshire Streetwise are providing food parcels which can be collected from their Mill St premises from 11am-1pm on Monday’s and Friday’s.
Alongside the above groups, the council is providing a service called People Helping People which connects volunteers with those in need. To access this service, you can register online or by calling 0300 123 5034.
Community Champion for Macclesfield Town Council, Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake commented that
‘In these difficult times it’s important we all pull together as a community. Please check in on your vulnerable neighbours, especially those who do not use social media, remembering to use social distancing measures.
Don’t forget to take care of both your physical and mental health, be patient and kind with yourself and others.
If you can, sign up to Cheshire East Council’s People Helping People, whether you are in need of support or can spare some time to help others.
A huge Macclesfield thank you to local third sector groups distributing food to those most in need. To keep up this fantastic work third sector groups and charities will rely on your generosity over the coming months, whether it’s a tin of beans for a foodbank or a cheque to a charity, give what you can.
Finally, a massive thank you to all key workers who are keeping us fed and well looked after. We can all help by following social distancing and hand washing guidelines.
Show your gratitude with displays in your windows and gardens and by giving a nod, a smile, a thank you to the shop workers, posties, binmen, NHS staff, carers, schools, scientists and all the behind the scenes workers keeping Macclesfield going.
Together we can get through this!