‘So sad’ - Waterford homeless service offering free meals left without premises
Waterford Helping the Homeless has been serving food from Railway Square since 2019
A Waterford homeless service offering free meals to people living on the street has been left without a premises.
Waterford Helping the Homeless announced on Facebook that it has not been able to secure a new base.
They served dinner for the last time at their longstanding home of Railway Square on Sunday evening.
The charity offers a hot breakfast to homeless people every day, with hot dinners being served two evenings a week, completely free of charge.
“Our homeless friends don't know what they're going to do come Thursday once we close our doors on Wednesday,” the post on Facebook reads.
Those running the non-profit organisation say all they need is a “piece of ground” to put a unit or cabin so they can continue to offer even drinks to those without a bed.
“Our lads are all heartbroken... Our hearts are broken. Please someone out there help us,” they wrote.
Since 2019, the organisation has been offering meals to the people in need.
Hopes remain high that they can find a new home or base to continue offering the service.
Until that happens, the volunteers are aiming to offer sandwiches from the street every morning, something they have described as “not ideal” as winter approaches.
“But we won't leave them hungry,” they said.
Over 100 people expressed their shock and disappointment at almost losing the service in the comments section.
“So sad to see this Surely there's someone with a unit in Waterford that could help. What are the local council/councillors doing to help.
“They should be grateful a voluntary organisation is looking out for our homeless. Such a fantastic service, it’s a shame to see this. Prayers you will find a place,” one woman said.
“We are all devastated, every place we asked couldn't help. Someone out there must be able please , this service is saving lives,” another wrote.
Many called on the local authority or local politicians to allow Waterford Helping The Homeless to use a vacant building or to help them secure a new location.
The organisation relies solely on donations from the public to stay operating.
If you would like to support them during their difficult time, you can do so here.