Many of you are asking us how you can support others in V53 and the wider community. This page will be continually updated with tips, links and resources to help you get involved.
Be a good neighbour
When we asked the Cheshire West and Chester Council what we should do to help our community, one of the first things they asked us is to be good neighbours. Get to know the people on your street that live nearest you. Look out for those who might be lonely and isolated. Offer to support those who are self-isolating in practical ways.
To help you on this journey we've produced our own version of the I Can Help card that was originally created by Becky Wass from Falmouth in Cornwall. Click on the link below to download a version you can print at home. One family from V53 has already given this out to all 136 houses on their street!
To help you on this journey we've produced our own version of the I Can Help card that was originally created by Becky Wass from Falmouth in Cornwall. Click on the link below to download a version you can print at home. One family from V53 has already given this out to all 136 houses on their street!
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Donate to a Foodbank
Donations to Foodbanks have dropped dramatically in the past couple of weeks. Foodbanks are crucial for individuals and families that are vulnerable at this time. Please consider donating to your local Foodbank, largely via supermarket donation stations, as many other donation points are now closed.
Donate food either at supermarkets or at the following:
Donate financially to the West Cheshire Foodbank - As it gets harder to access food and drop it off, this way means that the Foodbank can order the food that is most needed and get it in bulk and at a discount. Details here.
You can find your local Foodbank by clicking here.
Donate food either at supermarkets or at the following:
- Trinity Church, Ellesmere Port, Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm
- Neston Community and Youth Centre, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
Donate financially to the West Cheshire Foodbank - As it gets harder to access food and drop it off, this way means that the Foodbank can order the food that is most needed and get it in bulk and at a discount. Details here.
You can find your local Foodbank by clicking here.
Sign up to support our community
If you would like to help those who are self-isolating in our V53 family, please email hello@vineyard53.org and letting us know your current availability. We are putting together a list of those who are healthy and able to help with things like picking up groceries, prescriptions and other urgent errands. Once we have received your email someone will be in touch to let you know how you can help.
We are also working alongside the council and charities in the wider community, we can let you know about ways to help the most vulnerable residents at this time.
We are also working alongside the council and charities in the wider community, we can let you know about ways to help the most vulnerable residents at this time.
