Visit from the Stork

At Visit from the Stork we believe every parent should have access to the tools and resources they need to give their family a better quality of life. We provide consistent, empowering and engaging support to families in need across the cities of Salford and Manchester. We are the support network for parents and their children who have no one else to turn to; a tribe of parents and professionals alike who encourage, empower and connect each other. We give vital baby and household essentials to the most vulnerable families through Stork Support, making sure that parents don’t have to choose between clothing and feeding their children and paying the bills. Through our Stork Peer Support groups and Stay & Play sessions, we ensure parents can make friends with others who have both the same and different experiences of parenthood, sharing languages, cultures and more. We empower women to be open about their breastfeeding experiences and inspire others to breastfeed for longer through BOOBS and BOOBS in Bury. Our BOOBS approved venues, breastfeeding cafes, specialist antenatal classes and 1:1 peer support helps mums to achieve their breastfeeding goals - whether for one week, 6 months or 2 years and beyond. Our Stork Store Community shop and hub in the heart of Salford (and online) provides affordable toys, games, clothes and equipment 0-teenager, as well as free school uniform and books and discounted baby essentials. We run weekly sessions from the hub and offer drop-in appointments to help with benefit forms and Healthy start applications.