A range of agencies provide free food to take away or meals to have on the premises. See details under the individual entries below.
Each agency may have specific criteria for providing such help and this is not always limited to homeless households.
Christmas
For anyone in need of a meal this Christmas, particularly those who are feeling isolated, there are a number of places, individuals can go to in Aberdeen.
Mamacita Foundation
24 December: Open until 10pm, extending food bank hours to accommodate more people.
25 December: Hosting a Christmas dinner at 3pm for individuals who are isolated and wish to celebrate with them. For more information and to register to attend visit Mamacita Facebook page
Social Bite
24 December and 25 December: Dinner, gifts and games from 12pm until 4pm. https://www.social-bite.co.uk/
The Big Issue
Information on where to go to get a free Christmas dinner is available on its website. www.bigissue.com/news/where-to-get-a-free-christmas-dinner-in-your-community-if-youre-homeless-or-alone-this-year/
Further information at www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/housing/homelessness/times-and-places-collect-emergency-food
