We have always had contact with families in need. The numbers have increased over the years and we are currently in contact with over 200 families, many of which are single parent.

The contacts for this part of FAITH's work have come from the local social services, health visitors, doctors surgeries, other local charities and churches.

We aim to help practically by providing food parcels, sometimes putting some money on their gas or electric meters, or when we can, helping with minor DIY work.

We also help them to access other appropriate services around the town for help with benefits, debt, advice, childcare etc etc.

We have a number of churches which help with these home visits to people living within their community, and who take on the visiting role to reduce the load on the staff and daytime volunteers.

Also, being local to the family means that contact can be more frequently made.

Christmas Hampers 

Each Christmas we collect, sort and deliver Food Hampers to people in need across Reading.

We need volunteers to come and help us.

Call the office on 0118 950 9693

http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/education/s/2040352_festive_hampers_for_those_in_need