Need A Hot Meal?
Nobody should go hungry, that’s why provide a warm, home-cooked meal to all who walk through our doors.
Want To Help?
The People’s Kitchen is proudly run entirely by volunteers. Join us and help support vulnerable people across our city.
Get involved – be the difference in someone’s day, every day!
The People’s Kitchen Belfast runs on the generosity, time, and heart of everyday people. Whether you want to give your time, raise vital funds, or make a donation, there are many ways you can get involved and help us continue to support those most in need.
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Volunteer with us – Lend a hand. Change a life…
Volunteering with The People’s Kitchen Belfast is a meaningful way to give back and directly support people facing homelessness and hardship across our city. Our entire operation is powered by volunteers who give their time, skills, and compassion—every single day.
If you have a few hours to spare each week, or just want to help however you can, we’d love to hear from you.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Food Preparation & Serving: Help cook and serve hot meals in our community bistro on the Antrim Road.
- Cleaning, Dishwashing & Storeroom Organisation: Assist in keeping our spaces clean and sorting donations so we can respond quickly to need.
- Outreach Support: Due to the challenging nature of this role, Outreach Support volunteers must meet specific criteria and have previously volunteered with us for a certain period. This service can be emotionally demanding and is best suited to those with prior experience supporting vulnerable individuals.
- Companionship & Support: Sit, chat, and simply be present—sometimes, a warm smile and kind ear make the biggest impact.
Fundraising events – Raise hope. Raise awareness. Raise funds.
From marathons to music, fundraising events bring energy, fun, and life-saving funds to our work. Every penny helps keep our services running and ensures no one is left behind.
Some of our recent events include:
- Busking for Hope – Live music in Corn Market during Homeless Awareness Week.
- School Parkruns – Local schools like St. Patrick’s Primary getting involved with fun runs and sponsorship.
- Belfast City Marathon – Teams walking and running to raise money and visibility for our cause.
Want to host your own fundraiser? Get in touch, we’ll support you every step of the way.
We’re busy people at The People’s Kitchen. Find out what we’ve been cooking up!
Belfast’s Homeless Crisis: We call for Urgent Government Action
The People’s Kitchen has issued a stark warning about the escalating homelessness crisis in the city. Following a visit from Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, Programme Coordinator and Independent Oldpark Councillor Paul McCusker emphasized the urgent need for…
Beverley’s Big Run for People’s Kitchen Belfast
We’re thrilled to share that one of our incredible volunteers, Beverley Mitchell, is taking on the London Marathon to raise vital funds for People’s Kitchen Belfast! 💚 Beverley has been a kind and compassionate presence at our Community Bistro and on outreach, always…
Thank you to Belfast Charitable Society
A massive thank you to Belfast Charitable Society from all at the People’ Kitchen Belfast. We haven’t been able to share until now, but back in December 2024 the Society stepped in and funded us £50,000 to keep the lights on and the doors open! It lifted a huge worry…