Sadly, the number of households living in temporary accommodation in England is at its highest level in more than a decade, almost doubling since last year with 84,740 households in bed and breakfasts, hostels and other temporary accommodation including 126,020 children according to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).

Discover Islam Luton feeds 100 people at its Friday Curry Kitchen through collection from the centre or distribution across the towns homeless shelters. Attendees share their stories of spiralling rents, welfare cuts and a dire lack of social housing leading them to sleep rough, seek temporary accommodation or even live insecurely in sheds or cars. It costs £150 to prepare delicious rice and curry with the support of Community Interest Luton and this target will help cover 10 weeks.

I've been encouraged by friends and community members to run the Love Luton 10k and the training and build-up has been awesome. I never imagined myself as a runner but the support and encouragement from Team Luton has been inspiring. 

More information about the Curry Kitchen is available at https://discover-islam.co.uk/communityservices/curry-kitchen/

A man said to the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, “Teach me deeds that will admit me into Paradise.” The Prophet said, “Feed the hungry, spread peace, speak kind words, and pray at night when people sleep. You will enter Paradise in peace.” [Musnad al-Bazzār 2497, sahih li ghayrihi]