Support Information for Parents/Carers
Medway Foodbank
Times can be tight at any time, but particularly coming up to this time of year and with the National Cost of Living Crisis looming. At Chattenden we are able to support families with Medway Foodbank e-vouchers. If this is something that you feel could help you, please ask to speak to Mrs Carpenter or Miss Davies in confidence
OASIS
OASIS Domestic Abuse Services can support children and adults who have been affected by these issues. Contact them on 01843 269400 or email enquiries@oasisdaservices.org
Medway Citizens Advice Bureau
Medway Citizens Advice Bureau can help with a variety of issues. Contact them on 01634 383760 or drop into the offices at 3rd Floor Kingsley House, 37-39 Balmoral Road, Gillingham ME7 4PF
Strood Community Shop
Strood Community Shop offers advice on budgeting, financing and debt. They hold regular meetings to combat social isolation such as monthly ‘knit and natter’ sessions and their community café. Second hand/nearly new uniform for Chattenden can also be purchased in the shop. Contact them on 01634 719382 or drop in at 60-68 High Street, Strood ME2 4AR
The Sunlight Centre
The Sunlight Centre provides support for individuals and families. There is a Wellbeing Café where you can eat and speak to someone if needed. There is a men’s mental health group, ‘Men in Sheds’, plus lots of other supportive services. Contact them on 01634 581511 or go to their website www.sunlighttrust.org.uk
Free Food Support in Medway
Monday: Gillingham Street Angels 9am – 1pm
Hands of Hope Foundation 10am – 4pm
The Hope Centre 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Time for the Homeless Soup Kitchen 7pm (H Samuels, Military Road, Chatham)
Tuesday: Christ Church Luton 10am-12noon
Gillingham Street Angels 9am – 1pm
The Hope Centre 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Wednesday: Chatham Salvation Army 10am – 12noon
Gillingham Street Angels 9am – 1pm
The Hope Centre 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Medway Street Angels Soup Kitchen 7pm (Rhode Street car park, Chatham)
Thursday: Gillingham Street Angels 9am – 1pm
Hands of Hope Foundation 10am – 4pm
The Hope Centre 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Medway Street Angels Soup Kitchen 7pm (Rhode Street Car park, Chatham)
Time for the Homeless Soup Kitchen 7pm (Opposite City Wall Wine bar, Rochester)
Friday: Gillingham Street Angels 9am – 1pm
Nigerian Community Association Kent & Medway 6-9pm
The Hope Centre 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Time for the Homeless Soup Kitchen 7pm (H Samuels, Military Road, Chatham)
Time for the Homeless Soup Kitchen 8pm (Opposite City Wall Wine bar, Rochester)
Saturday: Gillingham Street Angels 9am-1pm
Open House Project 2pm-4pm
Medway Street Angels Soup Kitchen7pm (Rhode Street car park, Chatham)
Nigerian Community Association Kent & Medway 10am-5pm
Sunday: One Big Family Soup Kitchen 6:30pm (Bottom of Meeting Hall Lane, near Choccafellas)
Gillingham Salvation Army 11:30am-12noon
Nigerian Community Association Kent & Medway 12-5pm