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  • Response to recent Guardian article claiming homeless people cause NHS missed targets

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    In a recent article published in the Guardian, the head of the British Dental Association referred to people experiencing homelessness as “no hopers” in the context of current dental commissioning. We – a coalition of members of the dental profession,

  • Streets Kitchen launches budget online shop

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    An online shop was launched yesterday and already more than half of the contents have sold out! Shorts, bras and tents are still available and other stock will be replenished very soon.

  • Safestore UK donate free storage

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    Streets Kitchen has recently been given free storage for a year in Camden and Clapham by Safestore UK, which is making a huge difference to our work with the homeless. Big Thanks to Safestore!

  • Help the homeless keep hydrated

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    Streets Kitchen is raising money for water and protein drinks to to keep our homeless friends hydrated this summer. Support the fundraiser today. Any contribution is appreciated, no matter how small.

  • Streets Kitchen registers as a limited company

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    As of the 11 June 2018, Streets Kitchen has been registered with Companies House as a limited company. We’d like to take a moment to explain why we’ve made this decision. 

  • BBC news filming

    BBC film crew

    @GregMcTweets visited us at the Nags Head Solidarity Centre to film for @BBCLondonNews #NoMoreDeathsOnOurStreets 

  • Evening outreach in Camden

    Streets Kitchen in Camden

    Great choice of food tonight, lots of volunteers came to help out.

  • Hearst solidarity pop-up

    Hearst Day Event for the homeless

    We worked in partnership with Hearst Publications and Elle Magazine, to provide a range of services for the homeless to enjoy including hot showers, clothing and toiletries, delicious food cooked by chefs, haircuts and Street Vet for the guest pets. The event took place in an underground carpark, but much was done to make guests…

  • Research into @CharlieBinbags on Twitter

    Charlie Bin Bags

    After much deliberation, we feel the need to share our concerns about the Charlie Hennessy (@CharlieBinbags) Twitter account.

  • How Activists Turned Empty London Property into a Thriving Homeless Shelter

    Free shop at Sofia Squat homeless centre

    Reposting this article from Vice magazine. Written by Bob Trafford. For the last two weeks the Sofia House Solidarity Centre has been welcoming homeless people from across London to a legally-squatted vacant