Food appeal for homeless

A homelessness charity has been working hard during lockdown but crucial supplies are starting to dwindle.

A homelessness charity has told of the successes of its work during lockdown but has appealed for donations as crucial supplies begin to dwindle.

The Four Streets Project feeds the homeless and vulnerably housed seven nights a week. Running the operation out of St Pancras’ Church during lockdown, the charity has been able to do what it does best, but it is now finding a shortfall in the amount of food needed to help its service users.

Donna Ockenden, project founder, said: “We had to adapt to a whole new way of life with the Four Streets Project but that was really a success and now we are moving into St Paul’s where we will have more storage space – it has all happened quite quickly.”

The charity has been working in partnership with Chichester City Council, Chichester District Council and Stonepillow.

“We have managed to keep the homeless and vulnerably housed fed seven days a week. It has all been a very busy time but overall a big success.”

The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has meant some companies are no longer able to provide the Four Streets Project with supplies. It is now appealing for support from restaurants and take-aways to help with food supplies. The charity has said it is willing to offer a donation for supplies.

Donna said: “We are in a situation in between the Covid-19 crisis and everyone getting back to normal so what we have got at the moment, is none of the usual suppliers have fully reopened. So if restaurants could come forward and let us know how they could help that would be greatly appreciated.