Homelessness campaigners today urged Londoners to throw rough sleepers “a lifeline” as they launch a pioneering shop to give people a “more human way” to help the homeless.
Billed as “the world’s first shop for the homeless”, Crack + Cider will open in Kingsland Road, Hackney, on Wednesday, giving shoppers the chance to buy essentials to be distributed to rough sleepers. A hat, socks and gloves set costs £7, a winter jacket is £25 and a “Warm and Dry Set” costs £60.
Charlotte Cramer, 24, from Tower Hamlets, and her friend Scarlett Montanaro, 25, from Islington, said their idea solved the problem of Londoners being worried about giving money to homeless people in the street. Five charities and outreach organisations will distribute the goods.
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Published by: Evening Standard
Date: 30th October 2015
Author: David Churchill
