Sandwell Churches’ Link works in partnership with churches and community groups all across West Bromwich.
On this page, you can find out what’s going on in and around West Bromwich, including supporting resources. These can only be kept up to date with with your help! Please let us know of all events, training, volunteering or career opportunities and everything else you want to share with the rest of Sandwell and we can add it here. Simply click on the link below!
YMCA Black Country: Open Door – Supported Lodgings
YMCA Open Door offers vulnerable young people safe accommodation with Host Families – individuals, couples and families who live in the Black Country. A young person placed with a Host will receive a package of support from YMCA Black Country Group to help them gain the confidence and skills they need to become independent adults. Find out more about this initiatve here
Could you offer a room to a teenager? Click here to read more about becoming a host and meet Shauna
Read Gertude’s Story, a YMCA Host
Food Support
West Bromwich Food Bank – Food bank (Elim Community Church).
- Access: Requires referral voucher from partner agencies (provides 3 days of food per visit for those in crisis)
- Address: West Bromwich Community Church, Victoria Street, West Bromwich B70 8EX
- Opening times: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 12:00–14:00
- Contact: 0121 580 0068; email keith@elimwestbrom.com website: westbromwichfoodbank.com
J’s Pantry (4 Community Trust) – Community pantry (Your Local Pantry network).
- Access: Open to all local residents as members (no referral needed); £5 weekly membership for a basket of food (fresh and cupboard items)
- Address: 4 Community Trust Hub, Wiltshire Way, Hateley Heath, West Bromwich B71 1JU
- Opening times: Fridays 10:00–14:00
- Contact: 07365 526 220 or 07708 163160; email johaydon@4communitytrust.co.uk website: 4communitytrust.co.uk