Cost of living has forced people from 'all walks of life' through our doors, says Cork Penny Dinners

'The numbers will grow until the cost of living comes down to an affordable living for everybody'

Staff and volunteers at Cork Penny Dinners, marking the charity’s first year in its James Street facility supporting families, the elderly and vulnerable members of the community throughout Cork. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan / OSM PHOTO

An organisation in Cork is feeding 500 people every day, as the cost of living and housing crises is affecting people from “all walks of life”.

That’s according to Catriona Twomey of Cork Penny Dinners, who said numbers are continuously rising.