Free Christmas meals are being served up to more than 500 people aged over 65 in Salford. Councillor Sammie Bellamy has partnered with a local charity, Unite the Union, UNISON, Salix Homes, Onward Homes, Great Places Housing Group, ForHousing Irwell Valley Homes, Bupa and Salford CVS to raise £7,500 to provide free three-course meals live entertainment and bingo for local people.
The events titled ‘Five Days of Christmas’ will take place in Salford city council-owned buildings across the city, and has been inspired by the not-for-profit company the councillor founded called For the Love of Food Salford. Coun Bellamy said: “It is absolutely fantastic to help our local residents get in the Christmas spirit and provide them with a nice warm meal and day out.
“But it would not take place without the fantastic support and donations from our partner organisations in the city. I cannot thank them enough for all they have done – without them this just would not be possible.
