Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen founder Andrea Bell has praised SAFC for being “super-supportive” as the charity food provider is once again teaming up with the Black Cats to collect food donations for the city’s homeless and disadvantaged.
Ahead of Sunderland AFC’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday (April 12) at 2pm, supporters are being asked to bring along tinned foods which can be used to make meals.
Volunteers from Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen will be collecting food donations at the Stadium of Light.placeholder image
Volunteers from Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen will be collecting food donations at the Stadium of Light. | Andrea Bell
Andrea said: “We are looking to collect tins of food which can be used as part of our ‘Mack A Meal Service’. The initiative provides those in need with tinned foods which can be used by people to make meals during the periods we are closed.
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“We really need tins of stew, curries, bolognaise, chilli, tinned vegetables, as well as pasta and sauces, which together can make a meal.”
Ahead of the game, Sunderland AFC has also posted a statement on its website, calling on fans to support the cause.
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Davy the Horsebox will be parked next to the Bob Stokoe statue. | Andrea Bell
A spokesperson said: “The Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen will be on site collecting donations from 12pm until kick-off, with a drop-off point located next to the Bob Stokoe Statue outside the Stadium of Light.
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“All contributions are warmly welcomed, especially non-perishable items with a long shelf life, including tins, packets, and boxed goods.
“Every donation counts and thank you for your incredible support.”
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The Soup Kitchen’s ‘Davy the Horsebox’ van - which hits the city’s streets every week to feed the homeless - will be parked next to the Bob Stokoe statue for people to donate their items.
The football club teams up with the Soup Kitchen every season to help the charity stock up on supplies.
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Andrea Bell at Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen.. | sn
Andrea said: “Sunderland AFC have been super-supportive. Every collection we do, there is always a great response from the fans and a great atmosphere.
“The collections really help to stock up our Mack a Meal supplies. The club also provide us with several sponsored season tickets which we can use to reward our volunteers and enable them to go to games.
“We have a fantastic relationship with the club.”
Other items on the donation wish list includes long life milk, toiletries, tinned custard, fruit, and puddings, as well as sugar, tea and coffee.
Donations of tents, sleeping bags, blankets, and hand warmers are also welcomed.
Andrea said: “As always, we appreciate any of these donations.”
The Soup Kitchen, which is based at Albert’s Place on High Street West, opens its doors to anyone in need every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 3pm and 4pm, and Sunday between midday and 1pm.
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