The team behind Stockport’s Foodie Friday markets have stepped up for Stepping Hill Hospital and community NHS services.

 The monthly Friday evening markets in Stockport town centre have been cancelled because of the coronavirus crisis, so traders have taken their food to Stepping Hill Hospital instead to ensure free meals for health workers during the emergency. 

And they’re also asking people to donate some of the money they were to spend at the street stalls to fund their campaign instead.

So far it’s been a huge success. Over three Fridays the team have visited Stepping Hill Hospital have provided over 1000 free hot meals to hospital and community NHS staff, from traders including Artisam, Somtam Street, I Knead Pizza and Oh Mei Dumpling. 

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s catering team have played a key role in facilitating the visits, which have proven hugely popular with staff.

Foodie Friday’s fundraising has also been greatly successful,  raising over 11,000 pounds so far, a total which is rising all the time. Local musical heroes The Blossoms added their own 1000 to the total.

 The Friday visits will continue as the lockdown continues.

 Foodie Friday’s Joe Barratt said “We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who has contributed to the campaign as we continue to support our local NHS. You’re a credit to Stockport, and its been very special to see everyone come together to support this. Keep donating and we’ll keep providing.”

To donate to the campaign visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-foodie-friday-feed-stockport-nhs