Families across Tameside are being invited to attend a free community marketplace later this month, offering fresh fruit and vegetables along with activities and support for local residents.
The event is being organised by Smallshaw-Hurst Children's Community and will take place on Thursday 19 March from 1pm to 4pm at Cedar Park, 160 Queens Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8EW.
The Children’s Community Marketplace aims to support families by providing free fruit and vegetables to households in the local area and across Tameside. Organisers say the initiative is designed to help improve access to healthy food while also bringing the community together.
The project is being delivered in partnership with food redistribution charity FareShare Greater Manchester, which works with organisations across the region to ensure surplus food reaches communities that need it most.
Alongside the free produce, visitors will also find community stalls, family activities and opportunities to win free items, creating a welcoming environment for residents to meet local organisations and access support services.
Organisers are encouraging attendees to bring their own bags to help reduce waste and make it easier to carry fresh produce home.
The event is supported by partners including Tameside Libraries and is linked with activities taking place during the Live Well Spring Festival, helping promote health, wellbeing and community connection across the borough.
Residents who would like to attend can simply turn up on the day between 1pm and 4pm at Cedar Park.
For more information, organisers can be contacted via email at childrenscommunity@savethechildren.org.uk.
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