ALDI HINCKLEY - WATLING ST

We are a volunteer-led community fridge, located in the Children and Family Centre on Granville Road, Hinckley, LE100PP. This Fridge is open to the public three days a week; Tuesday's and Thursday's, 10-11am, and Fridays 2-3pm. PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL THE CENTRE FOR MOST UP-TO-DATE OPENING TIMES. We are universally open to all members of the local community. There is no requirement to provide letters, vouchers or referrals. Please just come along and take what you need. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram on @hinckleycommunityfridge for regular updates. Also, we’re looking to further embed the Fridge into the local community by recruiting volunteers to support with collecting donations and managing the fridge. Anyone over the age of 16 can apply for the role and training, including food safety, will be provided. If you are interested or wish to find out more information about the Hinckley Community Fridge, please contact Abena O'Connor- Volunteer Development Officer on 07354248929 or abena.oconnor@leics.gov.uk. We operate under the umbrella of Leicestershire County Council, Family Help Service.

To relieve people who are vulnerable and excluded, by working together to assess the need, identify the issues that need to be addressed and devise a way forward to change their lives for the better, in particular, but not exclusively by the provision of various services; including childcare, advice and guidance, training and facilities and equipment for recreation purposes.

MHCT is a community charity (1124087) run by & for the residents of one of the most challenged communities in England. AIMS & OBJECTIVES To continue to be financially independent through entrepreneurial activities which generate income to fulfil our priorities - Physical & social regeneration - Improve health & well-being; encouraging physical activity - Provide affordable, nutritious food - Reduce crime & anti-social behaviour - Raise aspirations of our young people - Social cohesion across cultures & generations In order to create a place where people are proud to live work & learn. WHAT WE DO Food Poverty: - Weekly social supermarket - School Holiday Club in partnership with Sky Blues in the Community: meal, snacks ; sports, games arts & crafts Seniors/Adults Free Activities - Weekly Healthy Walk - Weekly Armchair Exercise - Twice weekly Tea & Talk - Weekly craft club Young people Free Activities: - 3 x Weekly Youth Club - Weekly Football, Netball, Basketball - Weekly Crafty Kids EVENTS & TRIPS - Large scale events engaging across the breadth of the community - Subsidised trips programme