Spot: Iqbal's Tess’s Kitchen & The Hidden Hunger In Crawley

from Sussex & Surrey Soapbox · host Clive Hilton

Send us Fan MailSPOT: a slightly different format to the Roundtable discussions where we Spotlight Iqbal Khan 'Q' and the volunteers behind Tess’s Kitchen in Crawley, from its “Spag Bowl Sunday” beginnings to serving around 40 hot meals three times a week. We also hear from people relying on the food, and why dignity, chat, and being seen can matter as much as dinner. • the value of hot food when you are sleeping rough • Scott’s experience of losing work and housing fast • Jamie and Amlish on judgement, work, and rebuilding • volunteers on rotating cooking, water, donations, and inclusion • why the service is for anyone struggling, not just rough sleepers Just get out there and do it.Iqbal Khan is also one of the Sussex & Surrey Soapbox Roundtable members. Please click on 'Send a text' above & join our Facebook group to share your perspective and suggestions for future topics - Thank you for your interest! Clive.

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