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Ben View Warm and Toasty Sessions

B Ben View  •  2025-01-24  •  1 comment  •  Community Budgeting Phase 7  • 

Investment project code: 100

Estimated Price

£2,500


Summary

The funding is intended to support an additional free weekly breakfast session and the introduction of an afternoon session providing soup and toasties to all within the local community. The aim is to create a welcoming supportive environment where people can come together, share, and feel a sense of belonging. Additionally, the project will collaborate with local services to provide further resources to ensure individuals have access to a broader range of support.

Description

Our project aims to provide additional support to individuals and families in the local community by offering an additional breakfast session and afternoon soup and toasty session.  The initiative is designed to address food and fuel insecurity while also promoting mental wellbeing and offering a space for people to connect with others in their community.  

Key Objectives 

1 - provide access to free meals - additional breakfast session and a new afternoon session providing soup and toasties, available to all within the community

2 - reducing social isolation - encouraging social interaction and reducing isolation by giving people space to connect with others 

3 - combat food and fuel insecurity - ensuring that no one goes without food and the warmth they need throughout the day

4 - supporting wellbeing - offering a safe welcoming environment for individuals and families to socialise and feel supported 

5 - collaborate with local services - partnering with other local organisations to offer additional support, resources and information on services that could benefit individuals and families 

Cost Breakdown

Food - £500

Sessional Staff/Volunteer Costs (including training) - £1600

Catering Equipment - £400


Location: This will be open to all within West Dunbartonshire, and is well serviced by public transport, bus and train. Free parking is available.

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