The Gilmour Family Fund supported Action Homeless with much needed funding to purchase and provide starter packs to help people settle into temporary housing and permanent homes. The starter packs included kitchen equipment, bedding and essentials to individuals who have experienced a period of homelessness.
The grant has made a positive difference to people experiencing homelessness in Leicester. Moving into or out of temporary accommodation, can be an extremely difficult time and people often have very few personal possessions. Thanks to this funding, Action Homeless were able to ensure that anyone who needed it, was given basic kitchen equipment, bedding and towels. Kitchen packs included items such as pots and pans, a kettle, a microwave, cutlery and crockery. This meant that people were able to cook their own healthy meals. Packs were given to families, as well as individuals so the grant benefitted children too. Having this basic equipment meant people could make a new start and feel at home in their new accommodation.
