We're here to help families who are struggling and need assistance with food or other forms of support.
There is no reason for any children in West Berkshire to be going hungry this half-term. West Berkshire Council is here to help families who are struggling and need assistance.
Anyone who needs help should contact the Community Support Hub on 01635 503579 or by email at westberksbct@westberks.gov.uk.
The Community Support Hub is open during office hours; call between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Thursday, or between 8.30am and 4.30pm on Friday. As well as providing support directly, the team can also provide advice about other local groups and organisations that might be able to help. For more information and to contact the team via the website visit www.westberks.gov.uk/SupportHub
Leader of West Berkshire Council, Lynne Doherty said:
"We're here to help anyone who is worried about being able to feed their children or access food this half-term. It's a difficult time for families but we want them to know they are not alone and that support is available if they need it.
"We remain committed to ensuring that residents are supported during what is a very difficult time for many people. I want to reassure everyone that we have arrangements in place which means that no child needs to go hungry in West Berkshire. Throughout the pandemic we have worked proactively with local community groups, charities, West Berkshire Volunteer Centre and Greenham Common Trust to ensure that those facing hardship as a result of the coronavirus are supported. I have regularly met with these groups and I would publicly thank them for their work to date."
Every week Council Leader Lynne Doherty and Chief Executive Nick Carter write an blog post about events at West Berkshire Council. In the latest edition, published today, they talk about the support being provided for families facing financial hardship.
Over the weekend there has been debate in the media and in our communities around the extension of free school meals during the holidays. It’s an important issue and one which has prompted residents to write and ask what we are doing here in West Berkshire.
As residents would expect from us, we are fully committed to ensuring people are supported during this difficult period and we already have in place arrangements which mean that no child needs to go hungry in West Berkshire.
You can read the full Weeknote here.
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