Charity steps in after prisoners released on 'diet of Pot Noodles' in Leeds

Becky Joyce, co-founder of Homeless Street Angels, said seven men have been housed in a bed and breakfast in Burley during lockdown with no kitchen facilities and just a kettle.

The charity is now delivering daily hot meals and essential supplies to the accommodation.

Becky said: "One of the guys we support regularly reached out to us for a food parcel, he has recently been released from prison and was being housed in the B&B.

"When we contacted the housing support charity we found out things were really difficult, there are seven guys living in the B&B.

"They have no washing facilities, just a kettle and they were living on nothing but Pot Noodles that the charity was able to deliver."

Becky and the Homeless Street Angels team drew up a rota and are now providing hot meals and puddings seven days a week, as well as donating clothing, toiletries and tea and coffee.

One team member cooked the men a West Indian meal while North Leeds Fish Shop on Stainbeck Road has donated seven portions of fish and chips.

Becky added: "It's been a real team effort. They're waiting for the doorstep for us when we get there in the evening, they are so excited for it.

"The guy we support regularly said he didn't know where he'd be without us, none of them have any money at the moment and they didn't know where to get food.

"If it wasn't for us stepping in they would have still been there living on Pot Noodles!"

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