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Wrawby Village Hall Lunches was set up over ten years ago to provide hot meals and companionship for the people of Wrawby and surrounding villages. During the Covid lock down period, when the Village Hall Lunch users couldn’t use this outreach, food parcels were delivered by volunteers from Wrawby Methodist Church, to doorsteps of vulnerable people, those who lived alone or were unable to leave the home due to shielding, for sixty weeks. This not only delivered food but also gave the opportunity to chat to the volunteers (who stood socially distanced in their gardens) In the last year, Wrawby Village Hall lunches has seen a sudden and dramatic drop in its food donations and volunteers were funding the food deliveries from their own pockets to continue this support. We subsequently joined with Oikos/ Brigg Food Bank in nearby Brigg (1 mile away) Oikos is staffed by volunteers from across the community, but especially from local Anglican and Methodist Churches. Oikos collects food surplus from four local supermarkets (2 miles radius), donations of food from the general public at designated drop off points, and from within the local churches and schools. We are also supported by the Nottingham Building Society (premises)and charity events and donation from local individuals and businesses. Oikos receives referrals from third parties such as North Lincolnshire Citizens advice (Cit A), North Lincolnshire Council, the local Children’s Centre, Adult social services, and others such as GP surgeries. Full details of what we can provide for referrals is shown on the leaflet “Here for You” Oikos offer additional services to food provision, such as the school uniform exchange availability (for local schools), support and advice from Cit A via a direct referrals line, seasonal hampers and vouchers for the local butcher. Wrawby Village Hall Lunches is now back in full swing after Covid, and happily the regular attenders are able to meet back in the village hall in person. Lunch is also delivered to those who through ill health or social anxiety prefer to eat at home.

Children's Centres provide services for all children, young people and their families. They are also places where young people and parents can go when they need help and support. Children’s Centres are free to join and most services and activities are free.