City centre restaurant makes generous offer to Worcester Street Cafe

Kate Page, manager of Friar Street Cafe, said they wanted to do something to support the Worcester Street Cafe after seeing the paper's story that it needed a location for a Christmas dinner.

The cafe, which serves homeless people hot food from a van in Copenhagen Street, is running as normal on Tuesday, December 25, but founder Sharon Multani told the Worcester News they wanted a one-off indoor spot for the big day.

Writing on Facebook earlier this week the manager said: “It’s that time of year where you can’t help but think of others less fortunate than you, even more so than usual.

“Matthew and I have decided to offer the street cafe, use of our restaurant on Christmas Day to feed the homeless in the city within a cosy, warm and festive environment.

“Sharon and her team will be cooking up some festive treats for people who need it.

“If anyone has anything they would like to donate to help make the day special for all then that would be appreciated."

The list of items the charity service needs can be found at amazon.co.uk/gp/registry/wishlist/8T0NZH690Z2D.

Speaking to the Worcester News, the Worcester Street Cafe manager modestly said they were not after the publicity for their generosity, as they just wanted to do something to help.

“We will be offering half 7 to half 9 on the day, for the cafe to use the restaurant space,” she said.

“It is nice thing to do for Christmas - it is Christmas Day for everyone after all.”

Mrs Multani from the charity said she was aware of the offer, but did not wish to comment further.

Along with around half a dozen others, Mrs Multani will be sleeping rough on December 14 to raise money for the café.

And the fundraiser was also due to take part in a skydive from 12,500 feet today to raise money for the street cafe.

To donate for the sleepout see: justgiving.com/crowdfunding/sandra-hinton.

To sponsor the skydive, see: gofundme.com/winter-crisis-fund.