A charity has been recognised for its work to support the most vulnerable in the North East.
The People’s Kitchen has been visited by the High Sheriff of Tyne and Wear, David Bavaird, who presented them with an award for “great and valuable services to the community.” The award was given after he had made a previous trip to Bath Lane in Newcastle to see the work that was being done to help the less-fortunate in the city.
The organisation started their work in 1985 and was founded by Alison Kay after she heard a story about the death of a homeless man. Alison had a team of 40 volunteers just a year later and The People's Kitchen was opened in order to support vulnerable people, know as the 'Friends'. They offer food, clothes, and essential items that people need to live, as well as being a kind and warm presence in people's lives. The People's Kitchen now has over 200 volunteers who give up their time to help people in their community.
