A community centre based in County Durham has been awarded £3,990 by Karbon Homes to run a year-round family supper club for residents.
Burnhope Community Centre’s project gives families in the area the chance to come together, learn about new foods and how to prepare them and eat a meal at the end of each session.
The Community Centre originally started offering food provision at family activities last summer due to the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. Since demand for the provision was so high, they set up the Family Supper Club in the autumn and have been running it every Tuesday evening.
Community Centre Coordinator, Sara Kitchener said: “All year-round families are struggling with the rising costs of everyday essentials and feeding their families healthy, nutritious and affordable meals is becoming stressful and worrying for them.
“The Family Supper Club aims to alleviate the pressure felt by families, teaching them about healthy and nutritious choices that are both tasty and affordable. It also gives them a warm and friendly environment where they can meet other families and receive additional support.
“Originally, we were only going to be able to offer the supper club during the winter months, but with the need for support rising it’s vital that we continue to run this service all year round. Thanks to the funding we’ve received from Karbon Homes, we’re now able to do that.”
Paul Moralee, Karbon’s Community Investment Manager, said: “Our grants aim to support projects that make a real difference to people’s lives and wellbeing within the communities in which we work.
“One of our priorities is providing food support for residents, The Supper Club already supports 25 families, with 23 being Karbon Homes’ customers and the impact has been hugely positive. It addresses food insecurity and promotes good health in young people through food education. They also help to reduce social isolation, providing a fun, welcoming place for residents to meet new people and enjoy a meal together.
“We’re thrilled to be able to support this project and keep the Supper Club going all year round so it can support even more families.”
Nicola Dickinson, a local resident, brings her two children to the supper club: “As a single mum, it’s nice to have somewhere where both my kids and I can socialise.
“It’s a chance for the kids to get involved with making food. We normally make something healthy like pasta bolognaise or a jacket potato with salad. Because they are making it, they are more willing to try it. It’s great because they are eating things they normally wouldn’t.
“It creates a sense of community. I’ve lived in the village for a while but didn’t feel connected with the community. The supper club has changed that. It’s given me a chance to get to know people and now they feel like family.”
The Burnhope Community Centre Supper Club runs on Tuesday evenings from 3-5pm. The club is open to all residents in the Burnhope area. To find out more, visit burnhopecommunitycentre.co.uk.
A community centre based in County Durham has been awarded £3,990 by Karbon Homes to run a year-round family supper club for residents.
Burnhope Community Centre’s project gives families in the area the chance to come together, learn about new foods and how to prepare them and eat a meal at the end of each session.
The Community Centre originally started offering food provision at family activities last summer due to the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. Since demand for the provision was so high, they set up the Family Supper Club in the autumn and have been running it every Tuesday evening.
Community Centre Coordinator, Sara Kitchener said: “All year-round families are struggling with the rising costs of everyday essentials and feeding their families healthy, nutritious and affordable meals is becoming stressful and worrying for them.
“The Family Supper Club aims to alleviate the pressure felt by families, teaching them about healthy and nutritious choices that are both tasty and affordable. It also gives them a warm and friendly environment where they can meet other families and receive additional support.
“Originally, we were only going to be able to offer the supper club during the winter months, but with the need for support rising it’s vital that we continue to run this service all year round. Thanks to the funding we’ve received from Karbon Homes, we’re now able to do that.”
Paul Moralee, Karbon’s Community Investment Manager, said: “Our grants aim to support projects that make a real difference to people’s lives and wellbeing within the communities in which we work.
“One of our priorities is providing food support for residents, The Supper Club already supports 25 families, with 23 being Karbon Homes’ customers and the impact has been hugely positive. It addresses food insecurity and promotes good health in young people through food education. They also help to reduce social isolation, providing a fun, welcoming place for residents to meet new people and enjoy a meal together.
“We’re thrilled to be able to support this project and keep the Supper Club going all year round so it can support even more families.”
Nicola Dickinson, a local resident, brings her two children to the supper club: “As a single mum, it’s nice to have somewhere where both my kids and I can socialise.
“It’s a chance for the kids to get involved with making food. We normally make something healthy like pasta bolognaise or a jacket potato with salad. Because they are making it, they are more willing to try it. It’s great because they are eating things they normally wouldn’t.
“It creates a sense of community. I’ve lived in the village for a while but didn’t feel connected with the community. The supper club has changed that. It’s given me a chance to get to know people and now they feel like family.”
The Burnhope Community Centre Supper Club runs on Tuesday evenings from 3-5pm. The club is open to all residents in the Burnhope area. To find out more, visit burnhopecommunitycentre.co.uk.
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