Rotunda Restaurant takes part helping some of Islington's most vulnerable during winters toughest temperatures
Rotunda
has joined a broad network of local businesses, charities and authorities to
deliver the 'Active Neighbours' campaign.
The project consists in delivering hot meals from local businesses to vulnerable older people. Last winter many pensioners faced the stark choice of whether to heat or eat. But free insulation, hot meals, help at home and drop-in visits can make a world of difference to older people, allowing them to live healthier, independent lives. "Well Winter" also operates an emergency contact service in the event of a Level 3 Cold Alert, identifying and contacting vulnerable people by telephone or in person. Age UK Islington and the police will co-ordinate volunteers for this project
"This much-needed initiative should help our people to survive the winter
in better health and comfort."
Rotunda's chef Ian Green said:
"We are delighted to be part of this great local initiative. We are looking forward to cooking for some of the most exposed people in Islington. The weather forecast during the next couple of weeks is looking particularly bitter and we are happy to be able to help people who may not afford hot meals during this crude period"
Since opening in 2008, Rotunda has played an active role in supporting local initiatives including Global Generation's Living food programme which engages local young people to grow herbs and vegetables in unused urban spaces while they learning how to cook healthy food.
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