What really stands out also, is that my aunty wasn’t someone with excess. Yet somehow, she found a way to share what she had with so many others. Honestly, I now believe that the way her food just stretched and multiplied was one of God’s many miracles.

Past helping with someone’s immediate needs, here is some local help in Northampton:

Northampton Hope Centre have several support services: 01604 214300 https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

If you have concerns about a rough sleeper, email roughsleepingteam@northnorthants.gov.uk or call 01536 464630 they do regular outreaches and help people beyond their immediate needs

We want everyone in a safe place of shelter regardless of the weather, but things will be worse for those on the streets as weather becomes more extreme and some harder to reach folk will be more likely to engage as it gets colder.

For wider Northamptonshore try the below:

Sanctuary – Night Shelter

60 High Street South
Rushden
NN10 0QX

Telephone: 01933 353946
Email: nightshelter@encs.org.uk

Midland Heart: High Street South Project is a supported accommodation scheme that helps single people who are homeless with accommodation and support. You can self-refer or speak to your Housing Options Advisor who can refer you to this scheme.

Telephone: 0845 850 1020
Extension number: 5947/5948
Email: highstreetsouth@midlandheart.org.uk

Accommodation Concern provide advice and support for anyone that is homeless or threatened with homelessness.

Telephone: 01536 416560
Email: help@a-c.org.uk

Daylight Centre is a drop-in centre for homeless people and other vulnerable adults. They provide a number of services such as pre-tenancy, resettlement and tenancy sustainment support, support around life skills, meaningful occupation and employment. Showers, and affordable clothing, referrals to a local food bank. They also can provide lunch, tea and coffee as well as access to phones, computers and the internet.

Address: Daylight Centre Fellowship, Queens Hall, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4JU
Telephone: 01933 446490

Amicus Trust supports homeless individuals, often with complex needs, by providing accommodation and support tailored to the needs of the individual.

Telephone: 01234 358478
Email: info@amicustrust.org