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Sadaka - Covid 19 response

COVID-19 RESPONSE: Offering a takeaway service outside Fairview Community Centre, Great Knollys Street 12pm till 12.30pm on Saturdays.

Last updated: 04/01/21

Sadaka is a non-profit charity based in Reading with an ethos of giving without judgement or bias. Working within Greater Reading, we aim to provide free lunches, groceries, books, clothes, toiletries and sign posting to other local services, to those who are struggling financially, while promoting good relations and understanding amongst our local community.

Sadaka is operated solely by volunteers. We provide free lunches every Saturday, at Fairview Community Centre, 90b Great Knollys Street, Reading. RG1 7HL, between 11:30-13:30. Along with a nutrious meal, we aim to help with finding needed items and offer a friendly place for those struggling finacially to come and meet friends.

Please drop in or call 0118 324 6565 for further information.

Who to contact

Contact Name: Mrs Shaheen Rashid / Dr Sunila Lobo
Contact Position: Volunteers Trustees
Telephone: 0118 324 6565
E-mail: info@sadakagives.org.uk
Website: http://www.sadakagives.org.uk/

Where to go

Name: Fairview Community Centre
Address: 90b
Great Knollys Street
Reading
Berkshire
Postcode: RG1 7HL
Notes: Sadaka is a non-profit a charity that provides free food every Saturdays to those that are struggling financially. We also provide free basic items and can register you for free food boxes from FAITH (Readifoods) - if you are in need of these items. Sometimes we also provide support to complete online queries - please ask for this service when you visit. There is a spacious, welcoming hall to sit and chat and bathroom facilities are available on the premises. Hot/cold drinks are freely availble with a hot meal (meat/vegetarian). We give without judgement or bias. Please pop in.

Time / Date Details

When is it on: Every Saturdays
Time of day: Morning
Afternoon
Session Information: Our kitchen is open from 11:30-13:30
Please call 0118 324 6565 anytime if you need us to register you for a food box from FAITH (Readifoods).

Other Details

Costs

Is there a charge for using this service?: No
Details: We are a non-profit charity which is operated solely by volunteers and our funding is through our donators. Please visit our website if you would like to support us and donate. Thank you.
Wheelchair accessible?: Yes

Availability

Referral required: No
Referral Details: No referral is required. You just need to be on benefits or struggling financially to be eligible for support from Sadaka.

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