A number of locations throughout Belfast are planning to open their doors to those in need for free meals this Christmas Day.
Restaurants, religious centres and charities will be providing a place to go for people who have nowhere else at this time of year.
If you're lonely, unable to cook, or struggling this Christmas Day, there are plenty of generous spots around the city opening their doors for a few hours.
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If you know of any other places offering free dinners on Christmas Day, let us know at news@belfastlive.co.uk
Here are a few of the spots in Belfast offering free dinners this Christmas:
Common Grounds Belfast
Common Grounds cafe in South Belfast has been offering dinner on Christmas Day for a number of years.
This year, they're providing meals from 12pm to 2pm, for those who find themselves lonely or for the homeless over the festive season.
For anyone who would like to help with the running costs, the cafe has set up a fundraiser, which can be found by clicking here.
The cafe is located at 12-24 University Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1GY.
Bengal Brasserie
This year, Bengal Brasserie have extended their free Christmas dinner to the whole community, to reflect the challenges faced by the current cost of living crisis.
The restaurant has promised to provide meals for up to 150 people on Christmas Day.
Restaurant owner, Luthfur Ahmed, said: “We were unable to do our traditional Christmas dinners over the past two years because of the coronavirus pandemic but we did deliver to organisations looking after those most in need. We managed to get through that really difficult time only to be hit with this awful cost-of-living crisis.
“People are really struggling to make ends meet and my heart goes out to them. If we can help to ease the burden and bring some relief for them, then it will be all worthwhile."
Bengal Brasserie is located at 455 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3GQ.
The People's Kitchen
The People's Kitchen, based at 1 Antrim Road in North Belfast, will be open from 11am until 2pm on Christmas Day providing dinners for those in need.
Rosario Youth Centre and Ballynafeigh Methodist Church
From 12pm to 2pm on Christmas Day, Rosario Youth Centre and Ballynafeigh Methodist Church are offering a free dinner.
It will take place at Ballynafeigh Methodist Church, 338 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3GZ.
Foodstock
On Christmas Eve, the team at Foodstock in West Belfast will be delivering 300 free cooked Christmas dinners for people in their local area.
They have asked that anyone who is in need of the Christmas dinners gets in touch by emailing Paul.Doherty@FoodstockCharity.com or calling 07794304259.
The Salvation Army
After two years of not being able to welcome the usual 80+ guests to share Christmas Day with them in person, the team at The Salvation Army are looking forward to welcoming members of the public back for the festivities.
From 10.30am on Christmas Day, they will be opening their doors for a free dinner and friendship for anyone who would like to join them.
To book a space for dinner you can email belfast.temple@salvationarmy.org.uk or call 02890454466.
They're based at 110 Cregagh Road, Belfast, BT6 9ES.
New Life City Church
Volunteers at New Life City Church are putting on a free buffet, as well as offering hot and cold drinks, for anyone who may need it.
They will be offering this from 4pm until 8pm on Chirstmas Day, at 143 Northumberland Street, Belfast, BT13 2JF.
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