"Christmas can be the hardest time of year for people sleeping rough across London, as cold nights and isolation deepen the struggle. In Croydon, Jack Percival, who earlier in the year won a BBC Radio London Make a Difference Award, has led an annual Christmas feed night for those most in need. The event, run by Percy's Homeless Hub, offers hot food, haircuts, sleeping bags and festive parcels."
"In Croydon, Jack Percival, who earlier in the year won a BBC Radio London Make a Difference Award, has led an annual Christmas feed night for those most in need. The event, run by Percy's Homeless Hub, offers hot food, haircuts, sleeping bags and festive parcels. Organisers say the night brings dignity and support, helping people face winter with warmth, care and a sense they are not forgotten."
Cold nights and isolation intensify hardship for people sleeping rough across London during the Christmas period. In Croydon, Jack Percival, who earlier in the year won a BBC Radio London Make a Difference Award, runs an annual Christmas feed night for those most in need. Percy's Homeless Hub provides hot food, haircuts, sleeping bags and festive parcels at the event. The night restores dignity and offers practical support, helping recipients face winter with additional warmth, care and a stronger sense that they are not forgotten. The event also creates social contact and community, reducing isolation and immediate risks from the cold.
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