Gary Smith with Lord Lieutenant Tim Stevenson in 2013
Due to the pandemic, public buildings were forced to shut which included the Manzil Way centre where Ma Smith and the soup kitchen usually serve meals every Wednesday and Saturday.
After the temporary loss of the premises, her team of volunteers had to adapt to keep helping those most in need.
Her son, Gary Smith, initially reached out to Tesco on Cowley Road for support with sandwiches from March to May and subsequently to Kebab Kid and KFC, also on the busy street, and they were willing to help to provide meals for the homeless from May until December.