£3 might not feel like much, but together, monthly donations help keep our doors open and our support running for the people who need us most.
By joining The Brick’s Donate 3 Campaign and giving just £3 a month, you can help local people facing poverty, food insecurity and homelessness — and support our services at a time when demand has never been higher.
Dignity, Choice and Access to Food
At the heart of our work is The Brick Food Community, based in the centre of Wigan. We are not a traditional food bank. Instead, we believe everyone has the right to good, healthy, nutritious food — with choice and dignity.
Our Food Community is set out like a shop. Members can choose their own food for a small fee, including:
All food is donated or redirected from the national supply chain, including surplus from supermarkets and restaurants — meaning we’re also saving good food from landfill.
Supporting Families Through the Cost-of-Living Crisis
Our Food Community acts as a vital stop-gap during the cost-of-living crisis, supporting people experiencing food insecurity across Wigan & Leigh.
Behind every visit is a real story:
“This is the first time I’ve reached out. I can’t even afford food.”
“I was ashamed to ask for help. You were amazing — everyone was so warm and kind.”
“I foster two severely traumatised children. I can’t believe how much you’ve helped us.”
More Than Crisis Support
While we respond to immediate need, our vision goes further.
We don’t just want to ease poverty — we want to challenge the systems that cause it.
Our long-term goal is to end food insecurity, by:
What Your £3 a Month Helps Provide
Your monthly donation helps us to:
These essentials help people stay well, manage their homes and avoid crisis — often preventing homelessness before it starts.
Join the Donate 3 Campaign
By donating £3 a month (or any amount you choose), you’re helping local people eat well, live with dignity and build stability for the future.
Together, we can combat poverty and prevent homelessness in Wigan & Leigh.
Because lasting change starts with you.
