The People's Kitchen have launched their annual "Feed a Friend for a Fiver" campaign to help bring some much-needed festive cheer this Christmas to the North East's vulnerable people.
From humble beginnings almost 40 years ago, providing soup to homeless people in Newcastle, the demand for The Peoples Kitchens services has dramatically increased. Volunteers prepare, cook, and serve around 200 meals each day – Christmas Day is no exception.
The Charity relies entirely on the generosity and goodwill of the public, local businesses, and communities, who donate food and money. No government funding is received, and they are exclusively volunteer led.
For many people, The People’s Kitchen is not only a place to receive a hearty meal but also a sanctuary where they can receive unconditional friendship in a non-judgemental and caring environment, and benefit from the charity signposting to welfare, medical and housing services.
The “Feed a Friend for a Fiver” campaign asks the kind-hearted North East public to donate five pounds to provide a free hot Christmas dinner to someone less fortunate than themselves. It will also help fund many more meals throughout the cold winter.
Maggie Pavlou, a Trustee of The People’s Kitchen said: “We are providing more meals than ever before, and with the rising cost of living, we need more donations to ensure that we can continue to help those people who are in desperate need of our help. We know life is tough for more people this year, so anything you can give will be gratefully received and will make a massive difference to someone less fortunate this Christmas.”