With people needing support across Glasgow due to the ongoing problems with rising bills and the cost of living crisis, local charity Celtic FC Foundation is opening Celtic Park to those in need of support.
The new project, which launches tonight Monday (January 30), is called ‘Paradise Pit Stop’, and will see the doors at Celtic Park opened every Monday and Thursday night between 5pm-7pm providing a free warm meal and a selection of hot and soft drinks to enjoy in the comfort of the lounge.
The charity confirmed that club and foundation staff are volunteering their time to serve up food and provide a "warm welcome" to those coming along.
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They added that to keep children entertained there will be games available, and also a quiet space if they want to do any of their homework.
Free to take part in, the Pit Stop is accessed via the North East entrance at the stadium.
Celtic FC Foundation’s chief executive, Tony Hamilton, said: “We recognise that many people are going through challenging times just now and that even being in employment doesn’t necessarily negate this.
“For many it’s a struggle to pay the household bills with anything left over, so we really hope that people in and out of work who could benefit from coming along take the opportunity to do so.”
Celtic FC’s chief executive, Michael Nicholson, added: “The club is delighted to support our Foundation’s activities in this area, as we continue to try to find ways to support people in need, in line with the ethos and founding principles of the club.
“We hope that this project will make a positive difference in our community.”
For more information, please contact Celtic FC Foundation at cfcfoundation@celticfc.co.uk .
The 'Paradise Pit Stop':
Days and times: Mondays and Thursdays, 5 pm until 7 pm.
Where: North East entrance, Celtic Park
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