With no chance of celebrating its two full, productive years in operation, renowned Caribbean restaurant Jam N Vibez decided to let people know exactly what they are really all about by ‘giving back’, quite literally, for the huge support they have had since opening-shop back in 2018.
And, with the coronavirus pandemic taking such a massive and lasting hold on businesses, lives and lifestyles throughout the world, the fast-influential food outlet in Birmingham is not resting on its laurels.
They are ‘GIVING BACK’ – literally – by setting up a free take-away food hub for homeless people in and around their Slade Road, Erdington base.
Under the auspice of its leading partners – Don James and Horace McLeod - international guest celebrity chef Chef Kano and with support from neighbouring businesses, the local constabulary, and other charitable organisations, they are giving away free food to the most needy in their area – so that they “can eat” and have a chance of some sort of a ‘tomorrow’.
“Because of the relentless plight of this pandemic,” Don says, “you have to realise that there are people without a roof over their head and no idea of where their next meal is coming from.
“So, with the fantastic help of neighbouring businesses and other organisations, we decided to give people the chance to, probably, have their first full meal for a long time.
“Under the circumstances it seemed the ‘obvious’ thing to do.”
It’s a gesture that speaks volumes of the ethos of Don and Horace individually and Jam N Vibez in particularly.
With the help given by the likes of Family Butcher, City Supermarket, Warma Heating and Plumbing Suppliers, plus the Stockland Green Community Police Unit and for Jam N Vibez to continue this amazing gesture during these unprecedented dire times, James says: “We are determined to continue providing a food haven for the homeless, and locally-based homeless shelters.
“So, the one thing we are looking for…is more help, from more businesses and organisations, so that the too often ‘forgotten’ members of our society have an equal chance during these tragic times”.
