Staff at Chesterfield's Mecca Bingo open up kitchens to cook meals for the homeless and vulnerable with the help of local taxi company

As part of the club’s efforts to help locals, Mecca has been supporting a homeless shelter in the town and Chesterfield Royal Hospital by preparing and cooking hundreds of meals in its kitchen to be delivered by to vulnerable people in the community during this difficult time.

The initiative, which is being backed by the council and local councillors, will see up to 1,000 meals delivered next week thanks to the partnership with the taxi company.

All food has been donated by Mecca’s food supplier Bitfood.

General manager of the bingo hall, Martin Webster, said: “We are proud to be able to provide our help and support to the community by offering up our club as a place to prepare and cook meals for those in need during this difficult time.

“Our employees are wonderful and they have shown this by coming together and giving up their time to help support important causes. It’s great to see such a strong sense of community.”

Toby Perkins, Chesterfield MP, added: “Many thanks for taking such an active role during this crisis and doing what you can to help the most vulnerable. I am so pleased by the reaction from local businesses who have stepped up to ensure people have the support they need.”

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