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We are asking for funding to provide healthy food and personal hygiene packs to families and single parents who are in crisis/hardship in Ellesmere Port.
Thrive to survive are a local community organisation who support families and single parents who are in crisis/hardship. The amount of our clients who are struggling to access food support is overwhelming. Due to foodbanks relying on donations (in particular staple items with a long shelf life I.e tinned food, cereals and cupboard foods) a Foodbank is not always the best option for people especially if they have dietary requirements. People are having to sacrifice their health and having a healthy diet due to them not being able to afford it and this is not fair! Research shows that not maintaining a healthy diet can lead to health issues in the long term such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Why should people be made to suffer simply because they can’t afford it - this is not right. Same with people who are unable to afford personal hygiene products, one of our clients has missed out on job offers because they can’t afford to shower and wash themselves. This is wrong.
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
By us providing healthy food and personal hygiene packs, it will help improve their mental and physical health. The hygiene packs will also help benefit their prospects of employability and general wellbeing. Providing this service at a time when people find it hard to make ends meet it will also aid them in getting back on their feet once more.
Steps to get it done:
Thrive to survive offer weekly drop in sessions at the Let’s Talk Space at Ellesmere Port market as well as fortnightly at Thelwell Community Centre on Thursdays at 10 - 2. We offer advice and support on what support people can access by helping them to navigate them as well as be that helping hand.
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Whoop, 10 people have pledged since fundraising began!
Whoop, 10 people have pledged since fundraising began!
How will the money be spent?Total £15,918
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Total £15,918
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VolunteerIt all started with a cup of tea and a chat, where we got chatting about the current struggles people are facing in our local area. That there was need to advocate and support people that are being let down by services and falling through the gaps. Each member of Thrive to Survive have lived/living experience of hardship whether that is: food insecurity, homelessness, financial hardship or mental health difficulties and at some point they have all felt like they have been let down by the services in some shape or form. With Thrive to Survive, we bring the people of Ellesmere Port and Elton together, offer practical support and advocacy. We hold alternative drop ins at the Let's Talk Space in Ellesmere Port market and Thelwall Road Community Centre where we help people to access the support they need, meeting fortnightly with clients as well as offering advice. We are that helping hand we don't just signpost to services we support and guide them through the process.
Project Owner: Thrive To Survive The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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