An Post should open GPO canteen for indoor soup kitchens
Former Lord Mayor Councillor Dermot Lacey has called on An Post to make the catering facilities at the GPO available as an indoor soup kitchen.
Councillor Lacey said:
“Given that the majority of An Post staff have now moved out of the GPO and that An Post is looking for future use of the iconic building, it might be useful for An Post to consider making their catering facilities available for temporary use to the providers of soup kitchens, and related services, to those in need.
“The An Post Chief Executive has been vocal about moving essential services like food provision off the streets and into indoor spaces that provide dignity and support for people in need. The GPO, as a central and symbolic location in Dublin, has catering facilities that are underutilised and could provide an immediate, short-term solution. While we wait for permanent infrastructure to be put in place, opening these facilities even temporarily could serve as a vital bridge for the city to meet this demand.
“I’m calling on An Post to engage with community organisations and the City Council to explore the feasibility of opening the GPO canteen as an indoor soup kitchen. Let’s act now to provide immediate support while building for the future.”