Welcome to Warm Wednesdays for Cost of Living help and advice

You can drop into GL11 every Wednesday from 10am to 5pm for free Cost of Living help and advice.

Our Café serves hot meals and drinks all day for just £1 (last food served at 4.30pm), and our Community Pantry is open too.

You can get free help with money, debt and benefits advice, housing advice, job club and digital help (with free wi-fi available!).

There is also health and wellbeing support, and even a free creche 12.30 to 2.30pm.

Plus there is always nice chat and good company.

You can get free money advice at GL11 every Monday from 9:30am to 2:30pm and Wednesday from 9:30am to 12:30pm (with pre-booked appointments in the afternoon).

If you have money worries, GL11 can offer you independent, confidential money advice about debts, arrears, benefit claims and managing your budget.

We are here to offer help and support without judgement. We never take money away, just check that you're getting everything you're entitled to.

This is a free, drop-in service and it's often very busy so best to arrive early to guarantee you'll be seen that day.

You can get free help and advice with housing experts P3 at GL11, every Wednesday, 9am to 12pm.

Get help with finding somewhere to live or with maintaining existing accommodation.

No booking needed, just drop in.

But please be advised that Wednesday housing advice slots can get very busy, and a wait, or call back next week, may be required.

Need some help getting to grips with the online world? Whether you need help from switching it on, to online shopping or becoming more confident on your your tablet.

Our free ‘Digital Drop In’ runs every Wednesday 10am- 12pm as part of our Cost of Living Support day.

It is led by your needs. For example, we can help you with things like accessing the NHS app, BBC iPlayer, help with online banking, or learning how to a video call friends and family - there will be no stopping you afterwards!

Part of the Digital Hubs Project tackling digital exclusion across Gloucestershire.

Our Community Food Pantry is open to anyone who needs a helping hand to buy food. You pay £4 per visit to get around £15-20 worth of shopping from our pantry.

The Community Pantry is open Wednesdays, 10am-1pm & 3:30-4.30pm, and on Fridays, 10am-12pm. Pantry slots need to be pre-booked on the day.

Phone us on the day to pre-book your 15 minute shopping slot by calling 01453 548530.

For more information, check out our list of frequently asked pantry questions (FAQ’s) by clicking the button.

GL11 is also a Stroud District Foodbank venue. See our ‘Practical Support for You’ for details.

GL11 is a Stroud District Foodbank venue. Our foodbank is open to anyone who needs it on Wednesdays from 2 - 3pm.

The foodbank is available through a voucher referral system. We can make these referrals in person only, so if you need help please pop in between 2 and 3pm on a Wednesday. Please bring a form of ID with you that confirms your name and address.

If you are unable to get to GL11 Community Hub between these times, please contact P3 on 01453 750480 or Help through Hardship on 0808 208 2138.

Please note that you will need to provide ID when collecting your foodbank parcel.

Looking to jump start your career or try something new?

Join us at our weekly drop-in space and access digital resources, connect with peer support, and set aside dedicated time to work on your goals.

Plus, we’ve teamed up with Stay Nimble to offer 6 hours of free one-to-one career coaching for attendees.

Wednesdays.

10am - 2pm.

Free, no need to book.

Working in partnership with the NHS and others, we offer a range of help and advice to improve your health and wellbeing, to create a happier local community.

Click below for more information on all of GL11’s health and wellbeing services.

You can contact our Wellbeing Team on 01453 703605.

Email us: liftcounselling@gl11.org.uk

Or simply ask member of staff.

Our Community Cafe is open for home cooked food Monday to Friday. Sharon and her team of volunteers serve up hot drinks, cakes and lunches.

As part of our weekly Warm Wednesdays, the cafe serves £1 hot food all day between 10am and 4.30pm.

On Thursdays, pre-booking is required for our £5 two course community lunch for the over 55’s. Call us on 01453 548530 to book yourself a space at our community lunch table.

Get inspired to feed yourself (and your family) well with GL11 Community Pantry and Kerry Ingredients UK.

Pick up a bag with the recipe and all the ingredients you need to make a delicious family meal for four from scratch. Pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step instructions means less food waste.

A different recipe will be available through the Community Pantry every month.