The North Belfast based drop-in and outreach service supports over 1,000 people per week
A homeless outreach charity in Belfast is calling on Stormont to create a new night shelter for rough sleepers in the city.
Speaking to Belfast Live at the hub, co-ordinator and local councillor Paul McCusker said a more thorough night-time service is needed, with people being forced to spend the night in hospital emergency departments to keep warm. Each morning, The People's Kitchen supports 80 to 100 people at their drop-in service with breakfast and referrals to other services, including housing, addiction, and benefits services, with support for many more people through their daily city centre outreach.
"This place is a lifeline for people. We need more support from government, and we need funding. Empathy is one thing we get a lot, but that's one thing, action is another."
Belfast City Centre North Belfast Antrim Road
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