Our community fridges are different from traditional foodbanks as their main aim is to support our environmental values by reducing food waste by redistributing surplus food and avoiding landfills, which in turn reduces greenhouse gases. However, our fridges have become more popular with those who need that extra support, there’s also a social element as they build a real sense of community…, Did you know …, Over 42,741 kilograms of food were donated and distributed to over 11,400 visitors last year alone (2023). The Family Hubs also provide cook-and-eat sessions, skill sharing, and other support services to help families make the most of the food they receive. Here's what some of our staff and service users had to say. I’d like to thank the fridge for the food I have received which has helped…
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This video explains what makes a good volunteer and the benefits it can bring. You can also click on the drop down below to read more about this. What are the benefits of volunteering , Meeting new people, By dedicating your time to being a volunteer, you can: expand your network, make new friends and boost your social skills strengthen your ties to your community and increase your sense of belonging. It can also increase your knowledge making it easier to find resources and activities for you and your family. meet likeminded people with similar interests, Staying happy and healthy, Volunteering can help to: make you feel better and happier provide a sense of direction and purpose in your life by keeping you mentally stimulated, so you can take your mind of other worries combat stress, anxiety, and depression by providing you with meaningful connections and a good support system gain a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction by giving you a sense of pride and increasing …, Having fun, By volunteering you can: spend time doing activities you are genuinely interested in and support meet new people and expand your social network do something outside of work or family life which can help to relieve stress, Improving your career prospects, By participating in volunteering, you can: gain a wide range of new skills or advance skills you already have which can help to advance your career use the volunteering activities as good examples for job interviews show that you have interests outside of your degree, education, or job - this can help to set you apart from other candidates by having different interview answer examples try out new…
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Children & Family Service referral forms Multi Agency Referral Form Making a self referral Where are Family Hubs? Leicestershire Family Hubs Family Hubs Facebook pages Blaby Oadby & Wigston Charnwood Harborough Hinckley & Bosworth Melton North West Leicestershire Leicestershire Libraries Other Social Media Sites Leicestershire Youth & Justice Facebook Leicestershire…, Reducing Parental Conflict Training for EY providers, What is HAF and who is it for? HAF is a free and exciting holiday programme for school-aged children and young people receiving benefits-related free school meals. HAF sessions offer a variety of fun activities alongside a nutritious meal. To find out more about who is eligible, how to register as a provider the County Council has an information page Special Guardianship Newsletters …, Leicestershire's Local Offer, The Local Offer aims to bring together useful information across education, health and social care into one place. You’ll find information, advice and guidance on a range of local service providers who support children or young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for more information click here Education Supporting children with Emotional Based School Absence ESBA is…
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Welcome to your local Family Hub where you’ll find a range of services for you and your family. Our Measham Family Hub is on the site of Measham C of E Primary school. When you arrive, walk down the path on the left hand side of the school and the Hub is at the bottom on the right.
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Welcome to your local Family Hub where you’ll find a range of services for you and your family. Our Moira Family Hub is on the site of Moira Primary school, to the right of the school building.
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Welcome to your local Family Hub where you’ll find a range of services for you and your family. Our Castle Donington Family Hub is on the site of Castle Donington college. When you arrive, walk past Grasshoppers preschool and we’re on the right.
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Welcome to your local Family Hub where you’ll find a range of services for you and your family. Greenhill Family Hub has a large open plan space and family room making it an ideal place for our younger and older children.
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Welcome to your local Family Hub where you’ll find a range of services for you and your family. Our Bagworth Family Hub is located next to Bagworth Community Centre and park.
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Parent and Baby learning through messy play.
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Parent and baby session - Mini Movers
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