Food suppliers and chefs pull together to help homeless and vulnerable in Leamington

At a time when the community is pulling together, local food suppliers and chefs are playing their part helping to feed the homeless and more vulnerable people in Leamington.

Russell Allen, managing director at Aubrey Allen and Sarah Taylor-Watts, a long-standing customer, initially had the idea to use up food supplies, cook meals and deliver them to those in need.

This has now spiralled, and food suppliers have generously donated food to be cooked, and Russell and Sarah are now hoping to get more chefs on board to help produce the meals.

They have joined up with local charities Helping Hands and LWS Night Shelter who are distributing the meals to the homeless and those most in need.

Lianne Kirkman, from Helping Hands, said: "We have now delivered the first meals and have fridges and freezers filled to distribute more meals over the coming days.

"We are overwhelmed with the generosity and how everyone is coming together. It brought tears to my eyes today and stopped me in my tracks.”

Russell Allen, of Aubrey Allen, said: “If there are any chefs that can offer help or kitchens, please do get in touch.

"Produce can be provided. With your support we can help to feed those who are homeless and in need.

"The response so far has been wonderful, and I would like to sincerely thank everyone who has helped us including The Star and Garter, Warwick Independent Schools Foundation, Mudwalls Farm, Mitchell Potatoes and Fresh Direct. We couldn’t do this without their support”

The #chefshelpinghands scheme is producing 1,400 meals a week for the charities to deliver and with additional support hopes to increase this number.

Any chefs or food professionals that can help should contact Sarah Taylor-Watts at [email protected] or by calling 01926 624695.

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