It is with a heavy heart that Glass Door has taken the decision not to open communal night shelters this winter. Unfortunately, despite all their best efforts over many months to provide a COVID-safe environment, staff and trustees felt the risks are too great. The transmissibility of the new Omicron variant and the related changes to self-isolation rules were important factors in their decision. However our local team in Richmond continues to offer take-away soup and sandwiches two days a week (see below). January 2022

Richmond Team Soup Kitchen

Just over a month ago we were told that there would be a delay to opening the GlassDoor night shelters for this coming winter. As the temperature drops this week it brings home how important support is for those who struggle to keep warm and healthy. There is no change as yet to the GlassDoor situation, but the good news is that our local team in Richmond has started a take-away soup and sandwich offering two
days a week. It’s not a warm place to sleep, but it is warm food and human connection. The service runs from St John the Divine Church in Richmond and takes place on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5-6pm.

Thank you to Waitrose for providing ingredients.
If you would like to volunteer please contact richmondsoupkitchen@gmail.com.

December 2021