Rothbury man serves up meals at The People's Kitchen in Newcastle

Morris Adamson, owner of Rothbury Family Butchers, has volunteered at the city centre project for several years.

From humble beginnings almost 40 years ago providing soup to homeless people, demand for its services has now dramatically increased and it serves up around 200 meals each day.

Its ‘Feed a Friend For a Fiver’ campaign has raised over £300,000 which ensured those in need not only had a good Christmas dinner, but will also get food and support throughout the winter months.

For many people, The People's Kitchen is also a sanctuary where they can receive unconditional friendship in a non-judgemental and caring environment, and benefit from the charity signposting to welfare, medical and housing services.

Maggie Pavlou, a trustee of The People’s Kitchen said: “This year’s Feed a Friend for a Fiver Campaign raised £300,000 in total, which is the most we have ever raised and for which we are eternally grateful to the public for their overwhelming generosity.

“We are indebted to our colleagues in local businesses who have helped us with the social media and marketing campaign and to those who have promoted the campaign on their own websites.

"The funds raised helped us initially to cover the cost of providing a warm welcome and a hot food on Christmas Day and what remains will pay for the majority of the fresh food we cook throughout the rest of the year for our friends.

“We are beyond thankful to everyone who donated, helped with the campaign, or volunteered their valuable time to help us help others.”

To donate visit www.justgiving.com/campaign/PeoplesKitchen-Feed-A-Friend-For-A-Fiver