The Covaid-19 appeal has now passed the £20,000 mark - thanks to your generosity.
The Manchester Evening News has joined forces with the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity to raise money for the most vulnerable people living across the region’s ten boroughs.
Now the appeal has reached a major milestone thanks to your incredible kindness.
Every single penny of the £20,581 raised so far makes a huge difference to those most in need during these unprecedented times.
That includes elderly people with no support network, to people with health conditions, those fleeing domestic violence, rough sleepers, people struggling with caring for others, workers who have lost their jobs and families pushed onto the breadline.
A £10 donation could provide a box of toys and puzzles to keep children entertained, or weekly 'companionship' calls for elderly people who most need them.
A donation of £15 will cover a basic family food and drink parcel for a week.
If you can stretch to £20, that could provide daily house calls for vulnerable older people, while £50 covers a parcel including clothes, food and, if needed, baby supplies, plus debt or budgeting advice.
We want to carry on and raise as much money as possible to help those most in need during these trying times - but we can't do it without your incredible support.
Any amount you can spare, no matter how big or small, is helping to make a huge difference.
All the money raised will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity.
This usually focuses on helping the homeless, but during the pandemic is launching a new campaign to raise money to help all those in Greater Manchester who may be vulnerable as a result.
M.E.N. editor-in-chief Darren Thwaites said: "It's great to see the people of Greater Manchester rallying together to support those most vulnerable. Every penny will provide vital aid to those on our doorstep.
"It's so important that we keep giving generously to this special campaign."
