Donations to the Manchester Evening News Covaid-19 appeal to support the most vulnerable across our region have now topped £15,000 - but we still need your help.

The MEN has joined together with the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity to raise money for those most in need in all 10 of our boroughs during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.

So far, you have donated over £15,000 to the appeal.

Every single one of these donations, big or small, will go a long way in these unprecedented times.

They will support those most in need, from 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.

To find out more and donate, visit here.

We want to keep our Covaid-19 appeal going and keep raising as much money as we can.

We know not everybody will be able to afford to donate at the moment with times tight for many of us, but if you can, please help.

Just £5 can make a difference.

Editor-in-chief Darren Thwaites said: "We're so grateful for the support our readers have given so far.

Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.

"Every penny will help the most vulnerable here in Greater Manchester.

"Even if you can't afford to give much, please do what you can.

"It's so important we stand united as a city to help those who need our support more than ever as a result of this awful pandemic."

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.

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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.

All the money raised will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity.

To find out more and donate, visit here.

Usually the fund focuses solely on helping the homeless, but during the pandemic it is widening its brief to help all those who may be vulnerable as a result.

Cash will be used to help existing charities and voluntary organisations buy food parcels, toiletries, other basics, care and specialist support - emotional, financial or even with IT - for those who most need

Please donate and help if you can.