Our Friends
The People’s Kitchen is a bleak reminder that those hunched bodies in doorways could easily be you or me. The People’s Kitchen tries some relief to the lonely and those excluded from society by giving love, food, friendship and help to anyone in need.
These are all lonely, needy people for one reason or another:
- women and men who have driven out of their homes because of marital disputes
- drug and alcohol users
- people with mental health problems
- the elderly
- people on the poverty line, and those who have experienced financial ruin
- those escaping violence in their homes
- young people with no families
We don’t ask questions of people who come to us;
- Do they really need help?
- Can they afford to buy themselves a meal?
In our eyes they are all vulnerable people - there but for the grace of God go any of us.
Friendship and Food
The homeless get food and friendship at The People’s Kitchen three nights a week. Opening Times
"A lot of people come here to have a gossip with other people, and a chat with us," says volunteer Joe Collins.
"They come here to talk about their problems and find a little oasis of peace." The Kitchen gives out free clothing and food, and provides a listening ear.
"Homelessness is a vicious circle, one that I hoped I would never get into," says one rough sleeper.
"It’s a place where if you’re hungry, you can get something to eat. People try to help you. If you’re depressed, they talk to you." He says that the People’s Kitchen has given him a valuable lifeline.
So next time you see a homeless person, don’t look away.
...so why not come and help us by volunteering or donating to the People’s Kitchen?
Contact The People’s Kitchen now for more details.
