This article appears in today's Leicester Mercury:
Leicester mosque serves up a treat for homeless
About 70 homeless people, refugees and asylum seekers were provided with support, advice and a hot meal at Leicester Central Mosque.
The Conduit Street building held an open day this week as part of national Islam Awareness Week.
The annual campaign aims to raise awareness of issues in the community which affect people of any religion.
In previous years it has included climate change and childcare.
On Monday people seeking shelter were invited into the mosque for free guidance by charities including City of Sanctuary and Refugee Action.
Hot meals were dished up by the Pakistan Youth And Community Association.
Visitors were also provided with bags of fresh fruit and vegetables and toiletries to take away.
Islam Awareness Week is run by the Islamic Society of Britain and coordinated in Leicester by volunteer Sughra Ahmed.
She said: "It has been about people of faith and non-faith collaborating to provide a service for those in need."
Other events taking place have included a ladies' fundraising meal for Rainbows.
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