Jennie McAlpine, who plays Fiz Brown on the ITV soap, turned out to support Emmeline’s Pantry
A star from Coronation Street turned out to help receive truckloads of donations to Emmeline’s Pantry on International Women’s Day – a Manchester-based charity that provides essential support to vulnerable women and families.
On March 7, Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), a specialist event organiser, delivered the essential supplies, including food, toiletries, clothing, and toys, to the charity. Liz Taylor, TLC’s CEO, had enlisted the support of B&M Stores, Rixo, Threadbare, SmartWorks, 4th&REckles and Minitini to organise the essential supply drop.
Liz said: “International Women’s Day should be about more than just conversation – it should be about real change. Seeing the impact of these donations first-hand and hearing from the women Emmeline’s Pantry supports was both humbling and inspiring. This is the power of businesses coming together to lift women up.”
Over the past five years, Emmeline’s Pantry said demand for its services has increased by 225%, and it now supports nearly 250 people per week. However, with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, donations have slowed, making TLC’s contribution all the more critical.
“This donation is more than just supplies – it’s a message to the women we support that they are seen, valued, and not alone,” says Karen Wilson, founder of Emmeline’s Pantry.
“TLC’s generosity will make a real, tangible difference to the lives of so many women.”
Actress Jennie McAlpine, who plays Fiz Brown on Coronation Street and is a supporter of Emmeline’s Pantry, was there on the day to receive the donations.
“When I heard what Liz and the TLC team were doing, I knew I had to be involved,” Jennie said.
“Emmeline’s Pantry is a lifeline, and I’m proud to stand behind the incredible work they do every day.”
Frankie Lyons, TLC; actress Jennie McAlpine; Karen Wilson, founder of Emmeline’s Pantry; Laura Callaghan, TLC; and Candice Clark, TLC.(Image: JAY CAIN PHOTOGRAPHY)
Emmeline’s Pantry is a charity that supports women and families throughout the Manchester area who face difficulties providing food and clothing for their loved ones.
The service works on a referral basis due to various factors, such as the current cost-of-living crisis, health problems, and instances of fleeing domestic abuse.
One user of the service, who has chosen to remain anonymous due to privacy concerns, shared her experience of battling an autoimmune disease that has left her confined in her flat for years, feeling isolated and despondent.
She said: “This charity gave me back my self-worth. Their support helped me regain confidence, and now, I’m proud to volunteer and give back to the very organisation that once lifted me up.”
TLC, whose support for Emmeline’s Pantry began in 2022, was so moved by the charity’s crucial work that the team was keen to help again, but this time on a larger scale.
Recognising the growing demand for the charity’s services, TLC has pledged to provide even more support, ensuring that more women and families in crisis can access essential resources and maintain their dignity.
You can donate items to Emmeline’s Pantry on their website. Items urgently needed include laundry products, washing-up liquid, coffee, cooking oil, new clothing, toiletries, and used shoes and handbags in good condition.
