Frontline Debt Advice – ACC

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Argyle Community Church, Argyle Road Reading RG1 7YL
Thursday

Frontline serves the community by providing expert help to those who are under the burden of debt, often through no fault of their own. We provide debt advice, benefit advice and help with budgeting. More details can be found on the Frontline website.

At Argyle Community Church we run weekly sessions on Thursday morning – feel free to pop in and make an appointment (or arrange one via the Frontline Reading branch at 84, Queen’s Road or on 0118 9569300).

CommuniCare – Cafe 12

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Organised by CommuniCare
Lifespring Church, 143-145 Oxford Rd, Reading RG1 7UY
Thursday

Communicare helps people in Reading through offering information, advice and support. It works with people, not issues, and empowers them in their situation, thereby building independence.

On Thursdays between 10am and 12pm, we can help you at Cafe 12 at church.

Our services include: Benefit checks, Benefit applications, Housing advice, Form filling, Budgeting advice, Low level debt advice

Recovery Group

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Organised by Lifespring Church
Lifespring Church, 143-145 Oxford Rd, Reading RG1 7UY
Friday

The work of Door of Hope has expanded to include a weekly Recovery Group on a Friday at 2pm at the Pavilion to provide support and encouragement for those in recovery and for those currently still in addiction but seeking help to change their lifestyle

Anybody is welcome to drop in.

Thursday Help Club

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Organised by Lifespring Church
Lifespring Church, 143-145 Oxford Rd, Reading RG1 7UY
Thursday

Every Thursday between 10 and 11.30am, we can help you in many areas such as :

  • CV’s
  • Interview practises and
  • Computer and printer access.

You can also have a free cuppa.

No need to book just come along.

free

Family Warm Hub

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Organised by Lifespring Church
Lifespring Church, 143-145 Oxford Rd, Reading RG1 7UY
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Weekdays in term-time, after school- 6pm

Games, craft and a light meal - ALL FREE

At the Pavilion - 143-145 Oxford Road, RG1 7UY

If you are interested or want more information, please email warmhub@lifespringchurch.org.uk or call 07858914938

free

Door of Hope

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Organised by Lifespring Church
Lifespring Church, 143-145 Oxford Rd, Reading RG1 7UY

Door of Hope came in to being in September 1998 to provide supported accommodation and discipleship for men with life-controlling problems (chiefly addiction to drugs and alcohol), with the following aims:

  • empowering each individual into suitable work and/or education;
  • nurturing residents toward a higher level of stability;
  • overcoming life controlling problems;
  • reintegrating residents into mainstream community;
  • supporting former residents in their independence and providing an on-going sense of community for them.

Warm Space

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Caversham Baptist Church, Caversham Baptist Church South Street Caversham Reading Berkshire RG4 8HY
Monday
1.30pm-3.30pm on Mondays
We provide a welcome and warm space with hot and cold refreshments, table games and the opportunity, if you would like, to take part in a short focused quiet space.
All are welcome at no charge and there is no need to book.
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Warm Welcome

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All Nations Christian Centre, Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JE
Tuesday

If you are looking for a warm, friendly place to visit come and join us! Hot drinks and food available from 12 noon to 4.30pm, as well as a warm place to sit and chat.

We are also part of Community Food Share working with Tesco to reduce food waste. We will have free food available from 3pm each Tuesday. Bring a bag, collect some food and stay for a hot drink and something to eat.

For more information please get in touch with us or visit the Warm Welcome website.

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CAP Money Course – Brookside Church

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Organised by Brookside Church
Brookside Church, Brookside Close Earley Reading RG6 7HG

The CAP Money Course is a free course that will teach you budgeting skills and a simple, cash-based system that works. In just a few weeks, you will get to grips with your finances so you can budget, save and prevent debt.

free

Foodshare

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Wycliffe Baptist Church, 233 King's Rd, Reading RG1 4LS
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Foodshare is open every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 8pm.

We operate from the Lower Back Hall of the Church building. Access is from the side entrance, next to the Church carpark.

Bible study class runs weekly on Tuesdays at 11am – 12pm.

Share

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Organised by Emmanuel Church
Emmanuel Church, South Lake Crescent, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3QW
Monday

Mondays 3.30 to 4.30 pm

SHARE is a community project that offers a range of fresh produce including bread and vegetables, which are either surplus or end of day items from the local supermarkets.

Come along with a bag and pick up some food. No referral needed. There is a minimum £1 donation most of which will go towards warm banks in Woodley.

£1 donation

Woodley Food Bank

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Organised by Emmanuel Church
Emmanuel Church, South Lake Crescent, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3QW
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Woodley Food Bank serves the people of Woodley and surrounding areas. If you need a food parcel you can collect one yourself from Emmanuel most week day mornings. Please click here for opening times on the Woodley Food Bank website.

Lunch Bunch

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Organised by Emmanuel Church
Emmanuel Church, South Lake Crescent, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3QW

Lunch Bunch operates out of Emmanuel during school holidays. It aims to provide packed lunches for children in need in Woodley.

Please contact Lunch Bunch if you would like to request a lunch. Click here for the website.

Norcot Food Pantry

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Norcot Mission Church, Brockley Close, Tilehurst, West Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4YP
Friday

10.00am – 12.30pm

For a small weekly subscription of £4.00, members of this pantry will be able to have access to food including fresh fruit and vegetables and store cupboard favourites that will often value £15-20 or more! Membership is open to the community and local families are strongly encouraged to join.

weekly subscription of £4.00

Frontline Debt Advice Reading

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Frontline Debt Advice Reading, 84 Queens Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 4BW
  • Is your monthly spending often more than your income?
  • Are you behind with your mortgage or rent?
  • Do you dip into money allocated for something else?
  • Are your credit card bills going up?
  • Do you ignore letters from people you owe money to?
  • Do you keep your financial concerns to yourself?

If you answer  ‘yes’ to any of these, then you need help. Please come to see us, email us, or any other agency that offers FREE debt advice.

CAP Money Course – Reading Family Church

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Reading Family Church, Reading Family Church Offices 448a Basingstoke Road Reading RG2 0RX

The CAP Money Course is a revolutionary money management course that teaches simple budgeting skills that really work. Whether you’re looking to gain control of your finances, clear an overdraft, save up, give more or simply avoid getting into debt, this free course is for you.

The CAP Money course was devised by the award-winning charity Christians Against Poverty and consists of 3 sessions that include video and discussion. Each delegate will create a personalised budget using an interactive online spreadsheet, that can be used beyond the course as income/outgoings change. Personal information is not shared with anyone else!

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ReadiFood

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Organised by ReadiFood
ReadiFood, 31- 33 Boulton Road RG2 0NH

ReadiFood is a “by referral only” service.

You cannot order a parcel for yourself

We need you to approach someone at Reading Borough Council, Social Services, the Job Centre, Doctor, School, or indeed any professional body/agency who will be able to vouch for your need.

HOWEVER, if you feel your need is desperate call the office on 0118 987 2672 and we can assess your need and may offer a one off parcel and point you in the direction of the right agency for you to contact to gain a referral.

Food Handouts – CiRDiC

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Organised by CiRDiC
CiRDiC, St Saviours Church Hall Berkeley Avenue Reading ​RG1 6JT
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday

Sunday 9:00am – 10:00am

Monday 10:00am – 1:30pm

Tuesday 10:00am – 1:30pm

Friday 10:00am – 1:30pm

 

Community Fridge Service – The Queens Arms

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New Beginnings Reading, Queens Arms Great Knollys St Reading RG1 7HL
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Wednesday: 12PM - 1PM
Thursday, Friday: 6PM - 7PM

Our Community Fridge is open Wednesday to Friday. We offer a selection of free fresh and non-perishable food. This is a drop-in service with no referral needed.

We also run toiletries and clothing services when we are able. If you would like to know when our next one is, please ask.

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Warm Welcome

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Organised by St Michael's Church
St Michael's Church, Parish Office, New Lane Hill Tilehurst, Reading RG30 4JX
Thursday

Thursdays 12 noon - 5pm.

Join us at St Michael's for a WARM WELCOME

Old, young or in-between, drop in for

  • Soup and bread
  • Hot drinks and biscuits
  • Board games
  • A chance to chat

Hot Meal Service – The Queens Arms

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New Beginnings Reading, Queens Arms Great Knollys St Reading RG1 7HL
Tuesday

Tuesday: 6PM - 7PM

Every Tuesday we provide a sit-in meal for anyone who wants to relax and enjoy a freshly cooked meal. Once a month we also hold a little event during our Tuesday service. Currently this includes Quizzes or Bingo, but if you have already joined us for these and want to see something new, do let us know.

CCA – Caversham Drop In

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Caversham Baptist Church South Street Reading RG4 8HY
Wednesday

12pm - 2pm

Support and hot meals for the homeless

We open every Wednesday between 12.00 and 2.00 and each session is run by a team of six who provide snacks, lunches and drinks for our visitors; some of whom are living on the streets and others who have no real settled accommodation or are living on low incomes.

CCA – Support Centre

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369 Oxford Road Reading RG30 1HA
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

10.00am till 1.00pm

Everyone who is on income-based benefits is entitled to register as a Support Centre client, and to obtain furniture and other household necessities (eg. bedding and kitchen packs) at Support Centre prices.

Visits are available by appointment or you can drop in though you may have to wait for our team to be available.

Ph: 0118 951 2337 or email: support@ccam.org.uk

CCA – Furniture Shop

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79 Northumberland Avenue Reading RG2 7PT
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

9.30pm to 4.30pm

The CCA shop in Northumberland Avenue is where we sell items of donated furniture that don't meet the emergency furniture needs of our Support Centre clients. Here you can buy everything from Antique to Modern, beds to wall units.

Feel free to come in to browse around, have a chat and find something you need or perhaps cannot resist.

Find your welcome

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Organised by Welcome Churches
Welcome Churches,

We’re here to help you connect with others, find help and support, and settle in well to your life in the United Kingdom

Reading Pavilion Pantry

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The Pavilion, 143-145 Oxford Road Reading RG1 7UY
Wednesday

10.00am -1.00pm

Run by Faith Christian Group with LifeSpring Church.

For a small weekly subscription of £5.00, members of this pantry will be able to have access to food including fresh fruit and vegetables and store cupboard favourites that will often value £15-20 or more! Membership is open to the community and local families are strongly encouraged to join.

 

£5 per week

Whitley Wood Pantry

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Swallowfield Dr, Reading RG2 8UH, UK
Tuesday

 from 1pm till 3pm

 

Whitley Wood Pantry run by Reading Family Church with the support of FAITH Christian Group at Whitley Wood Community Centre.

A pantry works on a membership basis. Each individual joins the pantry and pays a subscription each time they visit.  This entitles them to “shop” for up to ten products in the Pantry.

£5 per visit

Coley Park Pantry

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Coley Park Baptist Church, Wensley Road, RG1 6DU
Thursday

9.30am- 12.30pm

Coley Park Pantry is run with the support of FAITH Christian Group.

A pantry works on a membership basis. Each household joins the pantry and pays a subscription each time they visit.  This entitles them to “shop” for up to ten products in the Pantry. They can expect to take items to the value of around £20.

 

£5 per visit

SHARE Earley

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Organised by Brookside Church
Brookside Church, Brookside Close Earley Reading RG6 7HG
Wednesday

5:30 - 6:30pm

Doors open 5pm, free hot drink & cake

 

Each week SHARE helps over 2000 people in our local community who need support foodwise by redistributing an incredible 40 tonnes of food from local supermarkets and food suppliers that would otherwise go to waste.

No referral is required and the food is free. Our food sharing is for anyone who feels they could do with some help – even if just temporarily. Everyone is welcome. No questions are asked. You will just find friendly faces and plenty of fresh produce

 

Reading Southcote Pantry

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Southcote Community Hub, Coronation Square, Reading
Tuesday

4pm - 5.30pm

For a fee of £5 each time they shop, members of this pantry will have access to fresh fruit and vegetables and store cupboard favourites often valuing £15-20 or more! Membership is open to those on benefits or low incomes who live in our catchment area. You can sign up online or pop along to the Pantry and our friendly volunteers will sign you up.

 

Contact Karen Loizou on admin@southcotepantry.org.uk or call 0118 987 2672.

£5 per visit