Christmas times can be very stressful and again this year we are facing increasing financial pressures. So many of us our struggling and you are not alone so we have put together some information and resources which can offer ideas, help and advice.
Community Teen Project
Available for young people eligible for free school meals, this project offers activities in the Christmas holidays. Please visit the website at www.personalbesteducation.com/teens/teen-projects
Community Pantries
There are several local pantry’s in the area. These are local services which offer food packages at reduced rates. Once you register with them you can buy a selection of food (around 12 items, with at least 2 being a meat or fish option) for £5 and you can chose what you have from what they have on their shelves. Each pantry will have its own cost and details of what they offer and a full list, including opening times can be found here
Help for Households
This Government website offers different help links and advice for households struggling this winter.
Take a look at www.helpforhouseholds.campaigns.gov.uk
The Vine Centre
The Vine Centre in Aldershot offers food packages to people in the community via their Community Cupboard scheme. Please contact them for further details . The number to call is 01252 400 196 or email info@thevinecentre.org.uk
Rushmoor Services
The Farnborough Foodbank (Trussell Trust) will continue to operate at limited times over the holiday season. Please look at their website for further details
Email : Info@farnborough.foodbank.org.uk for more information or visit www.farnborough.foodbank.org.uk
Hart Services
There are four branches of Hart Foodbank (Trussell Trust) in our local area. Referral agencies are able to issue clients with a voucher or make arrangements with the foodbanks for support to be accessed. Please visit their website for more information. Clients can then collect pre-packed parcels during opening hours. https://hart.foodbank.org.uk/
Basingstoke Food Bank
You can contact Basingstoke Foodbank on 07722 673645 or 07941 336464 or visit www.basingstoke.foodbank.org.uk
Or contact Citizens Advice https://www.cabasingstoke.org.uk/ or Free phone Basingstoke: 0808 278 7829
All Yours
All Yours are a local charity that can support families by providing period boxes.
You can visit their website to registera
nd request these. All information is confidential.
For more information please visit their website www.allyoursbox.co.uk
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