A COMMUNITY GROUP has made some alterations to its service provision for 2023.
Share Shinfield, which operates at Shinfield Baptist Church gives those in need access to high quality essential items while reducing food waste.
Continuing to meet on Mondays, the food share has changed its opening times to 12.30pm-1.30pm, half an hour earlier than in 2022. Organisers have emphasised that the associated cafe will remain open until 2pm.
Those who are unable to attend before 1.30pm are welcome to collect a pre-prepared food bag by prior arrangement between 1.30pm-2pm. This option will also be available to those who feel anxious around the larger volume of visitors earlier in the session.
Given the cooler temperatures and inclement weather, users are being asked not to queue, with Share Shinfield assuring visitors that there is sufficient food available. This is a health and safety requirement.
Share HQ is also asking people not to attend more than two Share sites in a week, and only one site a day.
From Monday, January 16, all Share sites are requesting a £1 donation per household, with the money raised going towards the warm places across Wokingham Borough. Attendees will also be asked to report their postcode on arrival to help the organisation identify areas where new Share sites may be needed.
Share Shinfield announced it will be closed on bank holiday Mondays this year, including Easter Monday and the May bank holidays. It will also be out of action during August and over Christmas.
