Wednesfield cafe offering free drinks, snacks and company on Christmas Day to those in need
A coffee house will be opening its doors on Christmas Day, offering free drinks and snacks to those in need as well as a bit of company for anyone who wants it.
JC's Coffee House in Linthouse Lane, Wednesfield, will be open from 11am after their owners, Coleen Powell, 38, and Jordan Powell, 35, wanted to do their bit to be there for the community.
The couple do work in their community around the cafe, and along with their church.
After opening in April, Coleen, spoke about the reason they will be open on Christmas Day.
"We will be open for a few hours as we noticed that we have a lot of locals that are vulnerable, and we have a few that are elderly and a bit lonely, and so we want them to know that they have somewhere to go and have a warm drink and a snack, and have some company.
"The offer is out there for those that are in need, the elderly, our regulars or homeless people - they are welcome to come along.
"There has been great support since we made the announcement, people have made donations in money and foods like mince pies.
"We are a Christian couple and have always helped in our community, and we're just generally nice people that are very blessed.
"A lot of people will be lonely on Christmas day, but it is all about giving and helping out."
Since posting the story online and on their Facebook page, Coleen said they have had a nice positive reaction, and people have even popped into the cafe and made donations.
She added: "I've had a few elderly people coming in to tell me that they will be coming into the shop on Christmas Day, and I think that it will be mostly elderly people coming in.
"Those that are a bit lonely, or have lost partners over time, this is where they come for a little drink and a chat, and we will be here for them on the day.
"Especially because sometimes it can be the only interaction they have with another person in a day, and so the gesture is there for people to come in, and even if we help just one person, it would make it a success."
Coleen and Jordan also informed their church, The New Testament Church of God, which is on Upper Lichfield Street, as pastor of the church runs a food bank, and so people who use the food bank have been informed that they will be more than welcome to attend JC's Coffee House on the day.
For information about the cafe, the business can be found on Facebook: facebook.com/people/JCs-Coffee-House
