Christmas meals are being extended to homeless individuals in anticipation of the festive season. Redcorc Bar, situated in Digbeth, Birmingham, is set to open its doors on the afternoon of December 17 to provide complimentary hot meals and soft drinks to those in need. Chris Redmond, representing Redcorc, stated that the initiative’s purpose goes beyond simply supplying a meal, aiming instead to convey to the city’s homeless community that they have not been overlooked. Initially, sixty meals will be served, comprising turkey, vegetables, and roast potatoes, along with tea and coffee. This event is a collaborative effort between the marketing agency FK Creative and Diver’s Community CIC, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting rough sleepers and homeless people. Figures released by the housing charity Shelter indicated that over 16,000 people in Birmingham were residing in temporary accommodation last year. Kayleigh Whittaker, co-founder of FK Creative, expressed their desire to undertake an action to assist Birmingham’s homeless population. She added that the event encompasses food provision, listening to personal stories, and directing individuals to charities for assistance. “Christmas does look different for everybody. Everybody deserves a Christmas dinner,” she said. Complimentary meals, featuring turkey donated by local butchers, will be served at the venue between 15:00 and 18:00 GMT. Ms. Whittaker noted that attendees have the option to take their portions away or to dine inside the restaurant with others, if preferred. For further updates, BBC Birmingham can be followed on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X, and Instagram. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for the content found on external websites. Details regarding our policy on external linking are available for review. Post navigation Supporting Those Experiencing Loss During the Holiday Season Proposal to Limit Fireworks Displays to Three Days