Food Service

Our food service is our primary and longest running service. We serve breakfast and dinner, 6 days a week, free of charge to those who are homeless. We deliver this service with our staff and volunteers. We rely on the help of Food Cloud and ESF+ Food and Basic Material Support in providing over 50,000 meals per year.

Hours:

Monday – Friday: 8.30 am – 4.30 pm (hot meal 11:30 – 2:30)

4.30 – 10.30 pm – Evening Service (last admission at 7.30. Hot meal 6:00 – 8:00)

Sundays: 9.30 am – 2.30 pm (hot meal 11:30 – 2:30)

4.30 – 10.30 pm – Evening Service (last admission at 7.30. Hot meal 6:00 – 8:00)

The European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) Food & Basic Material Support helps support people take their first steps out of poverty and social exclusion.

90% of the funding comes from the EU with the balance of funding coming from the Irish Exchequer.

The Department of Social Protection manages this programme in Ireland.

Our charity benefits from food assistance. The programme provides non-perishable food via their charity partners to families and individuals in need. Food supplied consist of breakfast cereals, rice, pasta and pasta sauce, soups, canned fish, jam, tea, coffee, sugar, and canned vegetables and fruit. The food items are easy to transport and store.

Food Parcels

The ESF+ programme also enables us to provide food parcels to those living in the community and struggling. Food parcels can be collected anytime during our opening hours and we offer one parcel per household per week. Registration is required. To register, present at Mendicity during opening hours with photo ID and proof of address.

FAQ

Who can access our service?

Mendicity is open to those who are homeless. We will prioritise those sleeping outside or staying in hostel accommodation with limited support. New presentations must be verified.

What services do we provide?

We offer free meals daily, tea/coffee, snacks, WiFi and charging facilities. These services are available to all those using our service and who have registered with us. We also offer a shower and laundry service, as well as access to hygiene products and clothing. These additional services are limited to those who are sleeping outside and are registered with us and have been verified. We also offer limited support in accessing accommodation, employment and training. We offer food parcels to people living in the community (registration required). These services are all free of charge and subject to availability.

What hours are we open?

We are open Monday – Friday 8.30 am – 10.30 pm (closed door access from 4:30 pm. Last admission at 7:30 pm. Evening service only for those sleeping outside). On Sundays we open 9.30 am – 2.30 pm, and again from 5:30 – 10:30 pm. We serve two meals per day and snacks/tea/coffee throughout.

How can I apply to work in the Workshop?

Those who are long term homeless and are experiencing addiction are welcome to apply to our social enterprise. Employment in the social enterprise is offered to those eligible for Tús. To apply email workshop@mendicity.org