The Partnership’s story
THE GIFT OF A MEAL
A random act of kindness for the Elderly, Vulnerable, Isolated & Homeless
Eating with others is a very social thing to you and many folk don't have the opportunity - they may live alone, be too nervous to go into a cafe on their own, or be homeless. This scheme is to give those people the chance and the choice of eating with others thereby reducing their sense of isolation or loneliness.
How it works
Eating with others is a very social thing to you but there are many folk that don't have the opportunity - they may live alone, be too nervous to go into a café on their own, or be homeless. This scheme is to give those people the chance and the choice of eating with others thereby reducing their sense of isolation or loneliness.
So how does it work?
Donations are used to purchase Meal Cards (£5 per card) through the CCP and the cards are distributed to agencies that are supporting the elderly, isolated and vulnerable. Many Christchurch cafes support the initiative, accepting the meal card in their cafes in exchange for a meal. This gives the recipient the freedom and dignity to chose where, when and with whom they share a meal.
The Gift of A Meal aims to:
- Reduce social isolation and loneliness by bringing together those in need of company to share a meal together
- Provide a hot meal to a homeless or vulnerable person in need.
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