Our community food clubs and warm spaces have seen an unprecedented surge in demand. We are facing the hardest winter on record as the cost-of-living crisis, rising interest rates and increasing fuel costs have thrown our communities in to extreme poverty. Homelessness is rising and families are skipping meals.

We have always provided crisis support for those facing hardship and homelessness, with emergency food parcels and a warm space to eat and find safety; however, we pride ourselves on our reputation in providing long-term support to those that need it, we provide food on a daily basis to our service users throughout their period of hardship, and we now have warm spaces available to everyone. Our services remain a gateway to additional support, from advice on budgeting and housing to support with mental health and addiction. Our service goes beyond simply food or heat.

We have stepped up to the challenge this winter brings by expanding our number of food clubs and increasing our warm spaces. From October we are providing food staples for a staggering 72000 meals every month and are keeping a rising 365 people warm. Support those in our community facing the hardest winter by proving food and warmth through Hope.