Homeless Project Scotland has issued an urgent plea for donations as they plan for an 'emergency' soup kitchen tomorrow evening.

The decision comes following the news that a number of foodbank facilities across the country will be closed as a result of the bank holiday marking the Queen's funeral.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Homeless Project Scotland said: "In response to the closure of frontline services and businesses for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth the II.

"Homeless Project Scotland has made the decision to open an emergency soup kitchen which will serve warm food and other provisions.

"We appreciate that tomorrow will be an emotional day for our country, however, we also must recognise that tomorrow will bring challenges for those who are vulnerable and homeless in being able to source and access warm and nutritious food.

"We must uphold our principles at this difficult time and ensure that nobody goes to bed with an empty stomach."

The charity will hold the service in its usual spot under the 'Hielanman's Umbrella' on Argyle Street at 8.00 pm.

Raja Rani in Bearsden and Tantrum Doughnuts have already pledged to donate with any other volunteers urged to contact Homeless Project Scotland via their Facebook page.

 

The charity has stressed that the emergency service will not affect their usual soup kitchen operations on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

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