Warm Welcome spaces have vital 'social aspect'
Summary
Warm Welcome spaces, including one at the Dorking Christian Centre in Surrey, provide a place for people to socialize and escape the cold. These spaces are part of a Surrey County Council plan and also serve free drinks. The initiative coincides with a Community Fridge program aiming to reduce food waste.Key Facts
- Warm Welcome spaces help people socialize and stay warm during cold months.
- The Dorking Christian Centre's Warm Welcome has been operating for four years.
- The program is part of more than 80 venues under a Surrey County Council initiative.
- The spaces offer free hot drinks and a social environment.
- The Community Fridge program shares surplus food to combat waste.
- The number of weekly deliveries to the Community Fridge will decrease from six to two.
- The change aims to allow opening new mobile food stops by 2026.
- The Warm Welcome space is open Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 10:00 GMT, providing hot drinks and a cold buffet breakfast.
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