Family Support

Food Help for the Cost of Living Crisis

Dover Children’s Centre have become distributor’s for FareShare food parcels for more information see their website http://faresharekent.org.uk/

The charity take good quality surplus food and distribute in boxes made up of tinned or dried goods, of 12 – 14kg. They can cater for vegan or specific allergies. They also have supplies of nappies, baby wipes, hygiene products and pet foods.  

Families in need can have up to 6 boxes in a 12 month period. If you would like to collect please contact DDSCC@kent.gov.uk or contact FareShare directly on admin@faresharekent.org.uk

 

Family Support

Are you registered with the Children's Centres? They offer a range of courses, groups and advice. If not visit www.kent.gov.uk/childrenscentres. Get in touch to find out the groups and courses and events they are currently running or visit Facebook to keep up to date with all the news and events

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Children’s Centres’ contact details

Please click on file below for full details of Dover activities

Buttercup 03000 421295

St Radigunds Community Centre,

Poulton Close Dover, CT17 0HL

 

Blossom 03000 411555

The Downs Primary School,

Owen Square Deal CT14 7TL

 

Buckland & Whitfield 03000 414941

St Nicholas Church , The Linces,

Dover, CT16 2BN

 

Samphire 03000 420882

Aycliffe Primary School,

St David’s Avenue, Dover, CT17 9HJ

 

Sunflower 03000 415858

Eythorne & Elvington School,

Adelaide Road, Eythorne , CT15 4AN

 

Opening hours

9am - 5pm Monday to Thursday

9am - 4.30pm Friday

Samphire opening times are 9am - 1.30pm Monday to Thursday Closed on Fridays

 

Useful Telephone numbers

Health Visitors 01304 873590

Kent Baby Matters (breastfeeding) 0300 302 0223

NHS Direct 

111

24 hour Domestic Violence helpline 0808 2000 247

NSPCC 24hr Child Protection line 0808 800 5000

 

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