Supporting local families
Happy MOMents works hard to make sure local children and families can access the early support and opportunities they need.
58%
of children in Batley and Dewsbury are living in poverty - well above the national average.
Source: End Child Poverty, 2025This is one of the many reasons why Happy MOMents works hard to ensure that our local children and families are able to access the early support and opportunities that they need.
We are trusted by the local community and know many local families who are struggling due to the Cost of Living Crisis. Many are single parents, have suffered unemployment, may be caring for family members with additional needs, or have difficult personal circumstances.
We offer support in partnership with local organisations and businesses, including the Benevolent Community Fund, to offer essential items - including meat parcels and wellbeing support events - as well as ongoing signposting to local food banks.
Three ways to get help
1. Contact us
Contact us via our contact page for support if you need assistance, or if you are a business or individual who can offer donations or support.
2. Financial assistance
These organisations may be able to help:
3. Foodbanks
Local food support for your family:
The Bread and Butter Thing. Money is getting tighter and each week the food shop seems to go up in price - that's where the Bread and Butter Thing team can help. There are 10 hubs across Kirklees, and members can get shopping bags filled with a minimum of £35 worth of quality, nutritious food for just £8.50. Every week you can get bags of produce including fresh fruit and veg, chilled goods and cupboard staples. Options include:
- £8.50: a standard set of 3 bags - fruit & veg, chilled food and cupboard staples.
- £5: 1 mixed bag - fruit & veg, chilled food and cupboard items.
- £17: a larger set of 6 bags - fruit & veg, chilled food and cupboard staples.
Joining is simple, there is no joining criteria and it is completely free to join. Email hello@breadandbutterthing.org, text 07860 063304, or apply online at orlo.uk/8aDvg.
The Outreach Hub Foodbank hosts a Halal food kitchen and food bank every Thursday. Visit their Facebook page or call 07709 145837 or 07494 602802 for details and opening times.
Batley Foodbank. See the Batley Foodbank website for more information, or call 01924 474999.
Bramwell's Hope CIO. See their Facebook page, text 07519 113098 or email bramwellshope@gmail.com.
Purpose of Life. A monthly free hot meal provided at PKWA in Batley. See pol.org.uk for details.
Kirklees Council also provides many resources and useful information on their Cost of Living website.