Swansea restaurant boss dishes up festive kindness with hot meals for homeless

The owner of Rasoi Indian Kitchen in Pontlliw and Rasoi Waterfront in SA1 delivered almost 50 freshly cooked meals on Wednesday 17 December to two city projects run by homelessness charity The Wallich.

The meals were shared at the Gorwelion Project on Gore Terrace and the Ty Tom Jones Project on Alexandra Road, both of which provide safe accommodation and vital support for people who have experienced, or are at risk of, homelessness.

“Christmas is about kindness”

Speaking about the gesture, Suki said:

“No one should feel forgotten at this time of year. Christmas is about kindness, and we hope that a warm meal helps bring some comfort to people who really deserve a moment of joy. Our staff were amazing as always — they jumped at the chance to get involved and we’re proud to continue to support our community in this way.”

Rasoi staff and volunteers stand behind a buffet of freshly prepared Indian dishes, ready to serve hot meals to people experiencing homelessness in Swansea.

Charity hails timely boost

Staff at The Wallich said Rasoi’s gesture offered a welcome lift at one of the toughest times of year.

Mark Winston, Area Manager for The Wallich, said:

“Christmas can be an especially challenging and emotional time for people who have experienced homelessness. Acts of kindness like this remind people that their community cares about them. We’re incredibly grateful to Rasoi for stepping in once again to support our projects in Swansea.”

Rasoi’s reputation for giving back

Rasoi’s ongoing commitment to community support has earned the restaurants a reputation for generosity, with regular backing for local charities and initiatives throughout the year.

Suki added:

“It really is our pleasure and ethos to give back to our local community, and we are so grateful to help a very deserving cause. We hope this helps to raise awareness of the excellent work being carried out by The Wallich here in our city — especially at this time of year.”

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Former Police Station to be used to house homeless

The historic, grade-2 listed building on the corner of Alexandra Road and Orchard Street in Swansea city centre is currently owned by social housing organisation, Pobl.

Pobl has owned the building since 2003 which has previously been used for student accommodation.

Now the housing association, working with Swansea Council wants to transform it into 65 rooms for single people or couples who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as temporary accommodation.

Cllr Andrea Lewis, Swansea Council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for service transformation said: “This is a great opportunity for the council and Pobl to work together and ease some of the pressures we face with tackling homelessness in Swansea. 

“We will also be able to ensure those being housed within the redeveloped property are supported for any additional needs while they are there, with the aim of moving them into more permanent housing as soon as possible.”

Andrew Vye, Pobl Group executive director for customer and community, said: ”The security a suitable environment provides can allow those who have experienced homelessness to get back on their feet. 

“Homelessness continues to be a challenge across Wales and can impact anyone.”

The council and Pobl recently worked together to transform the nearby Ty Tom Jones on Alexandra Road into temporary accommodation for homeless people.

The council has also redeveloped a former education centre in Uplands to include residential pods for people who need temporary accommodation.

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