In 2018, on a cold Thursday night, Clare and Nick met in the middle of Birmingham with a trolley full of Nick’s mother’s homecooked lasagna, tea and coffee, and supplies donated by friends. Their goal was simple: to help and support people less fortunate than themselves, those without hot food or a bed to sleep in.

Since that night, HHOB has grown to over 50 active volunteers who meet twice a week in Birmingham city center. Easy to spot in our high‑viz pink jackets, we move through the city reaching out to those in need, providing not just hot food, toiletries, and clean clothes, but also a friendly ear and warm conversation.