A CENTRE for homeless people is asking people to help fund fuel for its kitchens.
Nottingham's Emmanuel House Day Centre feeds hundreds of people every week.
But rising fuel prices mean it costs around £3,000 to run the kitchen for one year at the centre in Goose Gate.
Through its Fuel for Food campaign it hopes to raise this cash by the end of the month.
Fundraiser Natasha McCracken said: "Traditionally we've focused on donations for harvest; we've generally got food from community groups such as churches and schools, but we wanted to give people the option of giving individually and take advantage of online giving.
"People like to know what they're giving for and we've worked out how much it does cost to fuel the kitchen."
Individuals can give to a special Just Giving account, but restaurants are being urged to take part, by donating £1 every time they sell a dessert.
Ms McCracken said: "It's the idea that for someone else it's just a little extra, it's their treat and dessert – but the cash will go towards something that's very basic in comparison here."
The day centre also has a number of volunteering posts available, and is looking for people to help run various activities – anything from art and music activities or running projects in the allotments.
The centre is also looking for a volunteer to help out with data entry. For more details go to www.emmanuelhouse.org. uk/site/volunteering.
Donate to the Fuel for Food campaign at www.justgiving.com/emmanuelhouse- Fuel4Food.
Food donations are always needed. For more details about what you can give go to www.emmanuelhouse.org.uk