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December 2024
As always we will be out on Christmas day by Marks & Spencer on Lister Gate (NG1 1DB) between 11.00 and 13.30 providing a full Christmas lunch with dessert and a vegetarian option too. Goodie bags will also be available for our guests.
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This will be our 9th Christmas day and we want to make it extra special so if you or your company can help with things like chocolates, toiletries, socks then please call us.
We wish you all a happy Christmas and great New Year.
Lots of love Tracy, Andr... -
November 2024
It is the time of year where we start planning our Christmas lunch, we will be out by Marks and Spencer on Listergate on Christmas day from 11.00-13.00 to offer our extended family a full Christmas lunch with all the trimmings plus a vegetarian option.
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October 2024
On the 26th of this month it is 8 years since Tracy and Andrew first set up in Trinity Square with a couple of flasks and some bags of sandwiches. A lot has happened in that time, the homeless community continues to grow and we've lost friends along the way. However there is still the need for organisations like ours to provide a warm meal, hot drink, plus to provide a friendly face to listen, chat and be supportive.
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All our meals are made from scratch by Tracy and there is always a tas... -
September 2024
Firstly a big thank you to everyone who made a donation to our August appeal it made a big difference!
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As you are aware we feed the street homeless by Marks and Spencer on Listergate on Friday evenings from 6.30-7.30 and unfortunately numbers are increasing. If you or your company can help in anyway please contact us, the cold dark nights are creeping in.
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August 2024
This month we really need the help of you, your company and anyone who can help with fund raising. We are still helping around 50 families but we are now struggling with supplies we provide for the homeless.
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If you can help with any of the listed you would make a tremendous difference.
AUGUST APPEAL 2024
Tinned food including tomatoes, beans, potatoes, vegetables
Pulses like chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans
Rice, pasta and sauces, soup, pot noodles
Cereals and l... -
June/July 2024
June
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As of June 14th 2024 we are now back out on the street feeding the homeless, we are sorry to see the increase in their numbers.
We are now out most Fridays 18.30-19.45 by Marks and Spencers on Lister Gate, providing a hot meal, dessert, sandwiches and in the summer months water.
July 2024
We have two different stories this month to give you an example of situations we deal with.
Tracy was contacted about a young man named Dean who was living in a super... -
May 2024
We will be back out on the streets on a permanent basis from June 2024, currently we are waiting for our licence and permit applications to get the final seal of approval.
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We are hoping to be out on Friday evenings 18.30 - 19.30 and we will let everyone know as soon as possible.
We are all very excited at being able to get back working with the homeless on a more regular basis but we will still be carrying on our work with the local community and schools.
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April 2024
We were out feeding the homeless on Easter Sunday, it was a very successful day and we served 72 people. Everyone was well fed and left with sandwiches and Easter eggs galore.
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We would like to thank our long time supporters Bid Food, Hovis and Tesco Community Team at Victoria Centre.
Also we would like to thank Karen Springett for her work liaising with Marks and Spencers (Big Group) and securing their generous donation of Easter eggs, thanks also to Jayne and her colleagues at Perform... -
March 2024
Preparations are well underway for Easter Sunday when we will be out feeding Nottingham's street homeless by Marks & Spencers from 11.30 - 13.30.
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We will be providing a hot brunch, sandwiches and goodie bags plus the obligatory Easter eggs!
We have been fortunate to get a generous donation from Tom Sewell which has helped enormously to fund the day.
Should you or your company/organisation wish to make a donation - financial or long life goods -then please do not hesitate to contac... -
February 2024 Paypal update
We are sadly no longer taking PayPal payments due to the increased commission. Also we have had trouble receiving payments from them for the last four months and are still trying to get the situation resolved.
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If you would like to make a financial donation then please use our business account.
Starling Bank
Account name : Tracy Dickinson
Account sort code : 60-83-71
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January/February 2024
January
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You will be pleased to know that Christmas lunch (our 8th) went well, we fed a total of 62 street homeless and that compromised of a full hot lunch, dessert and sandwiches/chocolate for later.
On boxing day the owner and staff of the Red Bar and Grill in Mansfield provided 50 meals for the local less fortunate.
We would like to say thank you to Michon Ltd for their generous donation that has really made a big difference.
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December 2023
We are pleased to confirm that we will definitely be out on Christmas day 12.00-14.00 to feed the street homeless in Nottingham. There will be a change of venue this year and we will be situated by Marks and Spencer on Wheeler Gate NG1 7DB, any problems please call Andrew on 07710 754764.
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There will a full Christmas lunch and dessert along with sandwiches and a goodie bag.
On Boxing day "Jono" from the Red Bar and Grill is donating 50 lunches for us to distribute to the most need... -
Christmas appeal 2023
As always we have high demand for any long life food stuffs ( tinned, cereals, pasta etc) and toiletries, underwear, socks, gloves, scarves, hats, sleeping bags etc.
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Also we would like to appeal for new children's toys as we are helping look after some families who really are struggling.
If you have any queries about donating then please contact us.
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November 2023
On the 9th November Tracy is taking part in the Big Sleep Out plus giving a short talk on her personal experiences of being homeless as a teenager. This event is being held at the Notts County Football Club and senior management of local companies and organisations meet, then sleep out with a view to raising awareness and generating funds.
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We continue to work with the police and local authorities and getting essential goods such as sleeping bags and food out of hours... Tracy is looki... -
October 2023
Firstly we would like to give a big thank you to Diane Brook at Bio City for their continued help and support in collecting long life food stuffs for our extended family.
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On the 26th of October 2016 Tracy's Street Kitchen first set up shop in Trinity Square Nottingham feeding the homeless, a lot has changed since then. We have been through a Pandemic, we now face a cost of living crisis but we have adapted and still provide as much help as we can with the support of our friends and sponsors... -
September 2023
On 30th August Tracy's Street Kitchen along with the Long Eaton Rotary Club worked together on a family fun day at Trent College.
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The event was well attended and the kitchen fed over 2000 people including the local Mayor. We would like to thank Steve Bonser and Kimberly Hudd from Bidfood for their generous donation of food plus Laura and the team from Hovis for all the bread and finally the Community Team at Tesco's Victoria Centre for their continued donations which helped towards the even...