Thousands queue at the Capuchin Day Centre for food vouchers

Many started queuing as early as 2am.

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those gathered were men and women of all ages, from very elderly people to mothers with prams and young children

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"Thousands line the streets of Smithfield this morning to pick up their €50 Dunnes Stores gift card from the Capuchin Day Centre. The majority of the 3000 vouchers have now been distributed. Manager Alan Bailey told me people have been queuing since 2am to get their gift card."

provides breakfast and lunch to people in need throughout the year, as well as washing facilities and essential items such as baby formula and nappies, which are donated.

"The centre previously handed out parcels of food at Christmas every year, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, it has opted to hand out vouchers instead."

Header image via Twitter/maireadcleary7

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