Coventry Comfort Carers began in 2012 through the efforts of John, Adam and Andrea in response to Coventry’s growing homelessness problem which got worse as a consequence of austerity, shortage of housing and local government cuts.
The organisation runs a foodbank and helps homeless individuals, destitute families and sufferers of domestic violence to access advice, shelter, food, hot meals, clothes, necessities, support and counselling.
They are not yet supported by the local authority and so rely on volunteers and on people helping out with donations of cash or useful items.
At St. Columba’s, Coventry Comfort Carers organised a multiple course Christmas dinner for 
the city’s homeless and destitute. Attendees also received gift-wrapped 
packages of useful items.
These two volunteer cooks helped make the dinner happen. They had arrived at 3pm to start with the meal prepping.
There were also plenty of other volunteers who helped with 
serving up the food while a volunteer orchestra serenaded everyone with Christmas carol tunes.
For the montage, John gave some business cards for Coventry Comfort Carers and asked to get the word out, as any donation and help is welcome! There are lots of desperate people who need a bit of help toward leading dignified lives.
Pru said she also wanted for me to meet and speak to Margaret so that’s who John sent me to next.
Pocket Number 21: Margaret at St Columba’s & Coventry Council House >>
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