A community-run homeless project will relaunch its meal service for those struggling to make ends meet.
The Oxford Homeless Project (OHP) scheme based in east Oxford is set to restart on Wednesday November 15 and welcomes all members of the community to get involved.
There will be a renewed focus on evening meals to offer those with day-time commitments the opportunity to volunteer.
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OHP founder, Shabnam Sabir, said: "It's something I feel we need in every way possible.
"People don't just need good food but they also need to interact with other people for their own mental health and wellbeing."
The OHP was set up in 2015 and had been popular amongst local people in east Oxford though Covid put a pause on its services.
Key celebration events such as Christmas are marked by the project and Ms Sabir said that the organisation was looking forward to running a related event later in the year.
Volunteers will be invited to cook home food and donate supplies in the run-up to winter.
As well as moving the meals to evening time, there will also be a re-emphasised focus on providing food and support for anyone struggling to put a meal on the table in general.
Ms Sabir added: "All home cooked food is made by volunteers with a lot of love and a lot of care.
"You give to others what you would to yourself."
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