Deliveroo riders in the so-called gig economy and members of the Nottingham Riders Network will be taking Friday 5t​h​April between 7pm-9pm off work to deliver food to the homeless in doorways from a pop up restaurant on Albert Street, in what is being named the “fast, food handout”.

Bicycle couriers will be collecting food and supplies from a central dispatch on Albert Street and cycling to the doorways of Nottingham city centre.

The NRN-IWGB has partnered with local restaurants (that are also on the Deliveroo platform) and three local charities to secure food donations, blankets, clothing, toiletries & sanitary products.

“Instead of being forced to work a busy Friday night, we will instead help to support those in the community who need food and basic supplies”

Nottingham Deliveroo riders continue to campaign for a change in working conditions. Following a constructive and effective strike on 1s​t​ Feb,riders have sincefounded the NRN and have recently affiliated to IWGB (Independent Workers Union of Great Britain). The “fast, food handout” is the first in a timetable for NRN-IWGB organised events with further activities and action planned throughout April and into the May Day weekend.

“Homelessness in Nottingham is increasing rapidly and although we cannot directly help those on the streets be rehomed, we can make their evening a little easier. We’re looking forward to giving back to our community!”

The event will be attended by 10 Deliveroo riders and other volunteers. As this is not a Deliveroo organised campaign we do not anticipate any disruption to the food delivery platform, customers should order as normal.

Volunteers and supplies welcome, please contact us by email on nottinghamridersnetwork@gmail.com​ or via our facebook page facebook.com/nottinghamridersnetwork, alternatively we will be setting up from 6:30pm on Friday outside Marks & Spencer, Albert Street, Nottingham.