Please help Manchester Veg People's CrowdFunding Campaign to raise funds to buy a van.
Manchester Veg People is a co-operative of local organic growers and buyers who are growing sustainable veg, distributing it and serving it up in pubs, restaurants and canteens across Greater Manchester. You will find their veg in both public sector canteens, (and in the near future in local schools) as well as in prestigious restaurants and bars such as Common, Aumbry, The Parlour, The Beagle and Chorlton Green Brasserie.
MVP set up 18 months ago using shared vans, storage and office space, but now need to raise funds for their own vehicle and cold store. In their first year they sold fresh local produce with a value of £16,000, so imagine what they could do this year and in future years with your help!
In order to purchase a van and cold store, MVP are launching a CrowdFunding campaign on Saturday 8th June. You can support them by donating anything from £5 to £500 in return for a selection of brilliant rewards including, organic veg growing days, heritage apple trees, vouchers from our member restaurants and the opportunity to name a chicken! Who could resist?
The campaign began on Saturday 8th June on the Crowdfunder website, and will run for six weeks until the 20th July. And MVP launch their campaign today (8TH June) by cycling veg from local farms into Manchester, delivering to John Rylands Library Cafe on Deansgate at 11am and to Common in the Northern Quarter at 12noon where there'll be some tasty Veg People specials on the menu.
To watch a short video about the appeal and make a donation visit: http://crowdfunder.co.uk/lets_get_the_greater_manchester_food_revolution_moving/
Follow the campaign on Facebook at ManchesterVegPeople, on Twitter @MancVegPeople or on their website at vegpeople.org.uk
So, if you believe in a fairer food system, want better access to locally grown organic food for Greater Manchester, or simply want the opportunity to be a farmer for the day or dine at one of our buyers restaurants, have a look at our fantastic rewards and give them your support!