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We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. We have 10 distribution centre across the Thurrock to support those in need. During the past 12 months demand for our services has increased by 40%

The Hub works in partnership with Hub volunteers, the local Community Forum, Aveley Family Hub and primary and secondary schools in Aveley, to provide the residents of Aveley with a free school uniform rack, a free Community Fridge/Freezer and a free Community Pantry. The Community Groups have recently come together to raise money to provide a bag of ingredients to families, once a week, to cook a healthy meal from scratch for only £2.00 a bag. The bag also includes a recipe card. The ingredients supplied are enough to feed a family of four. The ingredients, which cost on average £2.00 plus per bag, are currently purchased using the money that the community groups have raised. The £2.00 that is taken for each bag goes straight back into the fundraising pot to continue the food bag project for as long as it is needed. There is no profit made on the sale of the food bags. The community groups promote the above projects to agencies who visit the Hub, for example, Financial Inclusion Officers, Local Area Co-ordinators, Community Led Support, Job Centre Plus, local schools and Family Hubs so that those most in need of support can be signposted to the Hub for a food bag. At the same time, they are also given information regarding Hub activities for example physical activity groups, Adult Learning and volunteer opportunities, Lunch Club, Craft Group, Board Games Club and parent and toddler groups, which look to decrease social isolation. We are hoping this project will also reduce food waste and encourage people to enjoy 'cooking from scratch' using fresh ingredients. The Hub has a not for profit Coffee and Snack Bar run by the volunteers. We will continue to hold fund raising events, however we would welcome any support we can get from local businesses with the projects linked to the cost of living that we are providing to keep them going as long as we can, especially over the winter period to support our residents. Recently the Hub volunteers put on a free 2 course meal and an entertainer for families identified by our local schools and Aveley Family Hub in the school half term and we hope to be successful in securing funding to do this in each of the school holidays with different families each time, to support with Holiday Hunger and Food Insecurity. We have also applied for funding to enable the Hub volunteers to provide a 'Warm Space' in the winter where the Coffee and Snack Bar offers offers a free hot drink and a meal for £1.00 once a week. Any food donations from supporters of Neighbourly will be used to restock our Community Pantry and Fridge Freezer. Any monies donated will be used to purchase ingredients for the food bags.

SmileyArk Kids SmileyArk provides a warm safe environment for children aged 3-11 years We Provide Breakfast, After School, Holiday Clubs and Community activities for children and families We provide a wide range of fun stimulating activities which enhance children, family, community, learning and development. We offer affordable safe childcare without compromising on the quality of our service and operate an equal opportunities policy. Admission is based on a ‘first come, first served’ basis to all children including children with special needs. However, priority will be given to siblings. Breakfast 7.3am -8.45am: We offer a choice of healthy breakfast options (cereals, toast, fruit, yogurt)   After School 3pm -6pm: We provide a light healthy snack (eg sandwiches, filled pitta bread) plus fruit & vegetables at tea time (usually around 5pm) Holidays 8am - 6pm. We will provide a light healthy snack at tea time We work in collaboration with schools, local authorities, organisations and other community groups SmileyArk Out and About in the Community Some of the past events we have been involved in: Danson Festival Mousetrap Theatre Charlton Athletic Community Trust Dartford Festival Black History Month Lessness Abbey Consultation – ‘Your Park, Your Say’ Olympic Torch Celebrations And lots more! What do people say about SmileyArk Kids? Parents: ‘Fun, friendly atmosphere’ ‘The children really enjoy the Club’ ‘Highlight of my son’s week!’ Children: ‘I love it here’ ‘’It is really good at SmileyArk’ ‘I have lots of fun’ Please contact us if you would like more information about our Clubs (including current prices & how to book places) e-mail us at: SmileyArk Kids Belvedere Baptist Church 50 Nuxley Road Belvedere DA17 5JG Mobile: 07956 263531 E-mail: enquiries@smileyark.com OFSTED Registered Provision Charity no. 1180233