Meadows Community Church support services in Leicester

Not only can Leicester residents receive a free parcel of food from Meadows Community Church, but the charity provides other services to clients. There is general counselling on any number of matters as well as signposting to welfare schemes and government programmes. Another in demand service is the free debt advice available.

The team at the church provide support that can help families local to Wigston find a solution to their hardship. The aim is for the assistance that is offered by the agency to be sustainable, and this is where support from the debt counselling can be beneficial. As it will help the family improve their overall financial condition.

Other long term help from Meadows Community Church is available from their signposting service. The team at the centre are a source of free advice on schemes ranging from welfare to job training and housing. In general the church does what it can to end the poverty in Leicester.

Meadows Community Church debt arrears assistance involves a specialist taking an in-depth approach to the challenges. The client will work with a counsellor and they will take a hands on approach. All types of bills will be assessed, ranging from credit card debts to car loans to more. The aim is to help the family improve their management of money.

Another goal of the service at Meadows Community Church is to teach the client budgeting skills. This will help them live within their means. A holistic assessment will include a look at the household’s income and monthly bills to determine what can be done about them.

The food bank is focused on families local to Wigston. To receive help from the church, the client will need a voucher from a care worker. If they have this, then up to 3 days worth of food can be provided to them in an emergency. The charity plans on passing out tons of food to the vulnerable on a monthly basis.

The centre relies on donations from the Leicester area. There are stores, such as Tesco, that offer items ranging from tinned fruits or meats to dairy goods. Other donated items may be coffee and baby nappies. So what exactly is contained in the parcel will often change based on the levels of donations.

Another key component of the food bank is the work of the volunteers. They run the location at Meadows Community Church. Whether is is sorting a box of food for a client or giving them some advice on their challenge, the volunteers play a key role.

For more information on any of the services provided by Meadows Community Church, the address is The King’s Centre, 56 Bull Head Street, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 1PA. Appointments can be made to meet with a specialist by calling 0116 288 4321.