York Street Kitchen appeals for support as costs rise
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 06:19 · Archive
HOPING York Street Kitchen says its weekly running costs have risen from £300 to £360 due to food and energy prices.
HOPING York Street Kitchen has welcomed donations as the cost of providing weekly hot meals continues to rise. The charity, recently supported by York Vikings Rotary Club, serves around 100 people every Sunday at King's Manor grounds. Its weekly running costs have climbed from £300 in 2025 to around £360, due to rising food and energy prices.
All funds come from donations, with the charity receiving no council or government funding. Volunteers give their time for free, but the charity covers the cost of ingredients, thermal supplies and toiletries. A £500 donation from York Vikings Rotary Club has helped, and HOPING received more than £1,000 from a hospitality awards dinner after being chosen as the nominated charity by York's hospitality association.
Helen Meadows, chair of trustees, said: 'All our funds come from donations – we receive no council or government funding for the work we do – so we are dependent on the generosity of individuals and organisations in the city.' She added that the charity is looking for supporters who can make longer-term commitments to secure services to those in need into the future.
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- York street kitchen appeals for support as cost of providing hot meals soarsHOPING York Street Kitchen has welcomed donations as the cost of providing weekly hot meals continues to rise.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 20 Oct, 05:00
- York street kitchen appeals for support as cost of providing hot meals soarsHOPING York Street Kitchen has welcomed donations as the cost of providing weekly hot meals continues to rise.The Press (York) · 20 Oct, 05:00
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