Leamington charity's soup kitchen gets special Christmas delivery thanks to Warwick resident and chip shop
A Leamington-based charity's soup kitchen had a special delivery ahead of Christmas thanks to the efforts of a Warwick resident and chip shop.
On Monday December 22, Jody Tracey and the team at Spinney Hill Chippy got together to support the Helping Hands Community Project.
This was the eighth year that the chip shop and Jody have teamed up to provide the meal.
The charity helps homeless and vulnerable people across the Warwick district and offers a range of services and support.
It also offers drop in lunches and meals in the evenings, which are frequently attended more than 50 people, where they can get a hot meal, soup, or a listening ear.
Mr Arun Singh and Mrs Sanj Matoo, who have run the chip shop for more than three years said: “We’ve been aware of the excellent work carried out by the Helping Hands organisation for some time having also helped them previously so when Jody asked us to support them again, we were only too pleased.
“We cooked the chips, and Jody was in charge of delivery and ‘elf and safety’.”
Lisa Hamilton at Helping Hands Community Project said: “The kindness of all residents in Warwick district at this time of the year and beyond never fails to amaze us at this time of the year.
"A special shout out to Jody, the team, and customers at Spinney Hill Chippy for coming together to spread warmth and joy.
"On a chilly evening, one of Santa’s elves delivered a delicious supper, bringing smiles to the faces of our volunteers and clients.
“Thank you, Jody and team, for arranging this thoughtful gesture and for your continued support.”
Jody added: “This is the eighth year that the Spinney Hill Chippy, their staff, customers, and I have supported Helping Hands.
"It is a wonderful community project staffed by volunteers that do a great job offering a hand up, not just a handout and to be able to team up again the year is superb.
“They do a great fish and chips at the Spinney Hill Chippy and certainly everyone at the drop in seemed to agree again this year.”
For more information about Helping Hands email: [email protected]