A journey that started out in January of 2021 as part of the popular ‘100 Days of Walking’ challenge set by Dr Ciara Kelly quickly evolved into something much bigger for one Tralee man who decided to take things a step - or many steps as it turns out - further.
More than 4,500 meals were served to members of the public by volunteers at Tralee Soup Kitchen during 2021.The number of people looking for meals or food hampe.
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Those running the soup kitchen made the decision to remain closed after Christmas, due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Kerry.
Collette Price, who is involved in the project, says it was a difficult decision but was made to ensure the safety of volunteers and those attending.
Ms Price says they are delighted to be able to reopen this weekend, now that case numbers have reduced in the county.
She explains how it will work in line with the latest public health restrictions:
The Tralee Soup Kitchen is located in Teach an tSolais on Ashe Street and will be open from 12pm to 2pm on Saturday for takeaways.
The spirit of giving is truly alive and well in Castleisland Community College and the school has a well established and recognised history of altruism.
In the run-up to Christmas 2019, the students put together a whopping 164 shoe boxes full of toys and goodies for deprived children in various areas of the world.
In 2020 the Shoe Box appeal went on line. However, determined to do their bit for the needy at Christmas, students sought elsewhere for a worthy charity.
They voted to respond to the Tralee Soup Kitchen appeal for dry goods for their food hampers while other students took the time to sit down and write a letter to our elderly neighbours in care homes.
Tralee Soup Kitchen will host its final dinner of 2020 this Saturday, before taking a short break for Christmas.
Anyone who’d like to avail of a free hot meal, is asked to come to the kitchen, located at Teach an Solas, Ashe Street, from noon tomorrow.
Due to restrictions, only 12 people are permitted to sit down to dinner at a time.
However, everyone who arrives on the day will be fed, according to co-founder of the soup kitchen, Collette Price: