Christmas is a time for giving.
But, for various reasons, it isn’t always possible for everyone to tuck into a Christmas meal with the people they love.
However, just because someone is on their own doesn’t mean they should miss out on community spirit - or the most important meal of the year.
This is something very much championed by Wellhouse Housing Association, who are getting into the festive spirit this December by offering a free Christmas lunch to anyone in need of some cheering up in the lead up to the Big Day.
All Wellhouse residents in Easterhouse are invited to enjoy the festive feast from now until Christmas Eve.
The Christmas feast will be held Monday to Friday from 12-2pm at the Community Café and is prepped and hosted by volunteers at East End Flatpack Meals.
Thanks to Impact Funders, the three-course meal with include soup, turkey or beef with all the trimmings, roast potatoes, veg and pudding for dessert– all without costing a penny.
And the festive spirit doesn’t end there. During the month of January the volunteers at East End Flat Pack Meals will be serving the Wellhouse tenants a free breakfast roll and tea or coffee Monday to Friday at the Community Café.
Wellhouse HA Chair, Maureen Morris said: “Christmas is all about getting together and having some fun, and after the challenges we all faced last year, our community deserves this more than ever.
“It’s a busy and expensive time for all, so we wanted to find a way we could support our residents while bringing everyone together to celebrate; and with the help of the wonderful team at East End Flatpacks, we have managed to do just that.
“Initiatives like this show just how much community spirit Easterhouse has and seeing old and young people coming together to enjoy a Christmas lunch is a brilliant thing to be a part of.
All Wellhouse residents are eligible. To attend, residents must pre-book by messaging the East End Flatpack Facebook page, or email eastendflatpackmeals@gmail.com.
