Tributes have been paid to the &apos;driving force&apos; behind a foodbank who has died suddenly aged 55.
Dad-of-two Marc Godwin ran Chelwood Foodbank Plus, which has a main base at Chelwood Baptist Church in Cheadle Hulme.
He died on Monday in Glasgow while on a business trip to the city, where he was trying to secure more funding for the foodbank.
A post mortem is due to take place on Tuesday but police have said there are no suspicious circumstances.
Steve Hough, minister at Chelwood Baptist Church said: "This is a huge shock, Marc was the inspiration and driving forced behind the foodbank since it&apos;s inception two years ago.
"He was a champion of the under-privileged and homeless in Stockport.
"He will leave a lasting legacy."
A statement from the foodbank read: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce that Marc Godwin, our Foodbank manager, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly whilst on a short business trip to Glasgow.
"We have set up a prayer station and remembrance book at Chelwood Baptist Church for those who want to pay their respects which will be available from 9.30 to 5.00pm all this week.
"Rest assured that all the hard work that Marc put into the Foodbank and other projects will not be wasted but will become a lasting legacy to his dedication, vision and commitment."
Coun Syd Lloyd, Conservative Group Leader, also paid tribute.
He said: “Marc was a star. He was a well-liked and respected figure who worked tirelessly for the less fortunate in our community.
Marc,a grandad who was married to Susan, also ran foodbank distribution centres at the Rev320 charity shop in the town centre and Brinnington Community Church.