Meet the group handing out free sandwiches in the city
Frances Taylor takes time each week to help provide food and drink to the homeless. - Credit: Archant
For those battling the chilly winter nights some respite has been offered courtesy of a group handing out free sandwiches and hot drinks.
Members of the Church of St Francis hold a weekly meet in the city centre, opposite Primark, to offer out food and vouchers to people.
Frances Taylor, a member of the Secular Franciscans, said: "We try and work in the footsteps of St Francis and what he did - to help those in poverty and the homeless.
Frances and other members of the Secular Franciscans helping hand out food and drink. - Credit: Archant
"We bring down sandwiches and drinks every Wednesday at 5pm, as well as giving away food vouchers for those who can't afford a meal."
The weekly event is seeing more and more people arriving for help every week.
Ms Taylor added: "It's become like a social club - the people know each other.
"You build a rapport with people which helps them. We just want to help, I know I wouldn't want to be out in the cold on my own."
