Homeless people in Redbridge will have access to Lateral Flow Tests for COVID-19 at our centre on Friday 30th April 2021. This will be the last day of
\n our ‘Meals for the Homeless’ project which was serving up to 45 people 3 days a week.<\/p>\n
Throughout the first COVID-19 pandemic lockdown we were serving up to 65 people twice a day, with two sets of hotmeals in addition to the evening foodbank.
\n Recognising our efforts, the whole community began to support our project and we became a beacon of hope for local people. 18 partner groups hepled
\n with the provision of food, rain macs, furniture for temporary homees, delivery services, unwanted clothes, counselling and much more.<\/p>\n
Hannah Chowdhry, one of our most committed volunteers, said:<\/p>\n
“Ending this service will be a sad day. <\/span><\/p>\n “I have enjoyed serving the homeless community many of whom I will miss friendly chats with<\/span><\/p>\n “We have advised them of alternate venues where possible, but the removal of our service will no doubt create burden on other local groups.<\/span><\/p>\n “Our numbers of volunteers have reduced significantly with the end of the last lockdown and the service could not continue.<\/span><\/p>\n “I will be focusing on my A levels now but will take away cherished memories as will all the volunteers.”<\/span><\/p>\n The service was even featured on BBC News after our youngest volunteer Hannah Chowdhry was awarded for her efforts:<\/p>\n