'Inspirational' new Hastings coffee shop will help support homeless and vulnerable people

​The Igloo Coffee Shop, operated by the Snowflake Trust Ltd, is a not-for-profit venture, and was officially opened 29th July 2023 by Hastings and Rye MP, Sally-Ann Hart and Philip Day, a former guest at the Winter Night Shelter.

It is situated in Robertson Street in what was the Fat Turnip, and prior to that Rye Bay Coffee and brings a previously empty premises back into use.

The Igloo Coffee Shop allows people from all different walks of life to engage with each other, connecting resources in our community to the needs of our community in a warm, safe, welcoming atmosphere. The homeless, rough sleepers and those in temporary council accommodation, who have been referred as being in need, will receive free/highly discounted drink/food.

Sally-Ann Hart commented: “I was delighted to take part in the opening of the Igloo Café in Robertson Street run by the Snowflake Trust. The Trust and all their volunteers do such amazing work in providing advice, support and help to those who are homeless and in temporary accommodation. I would urge everyone to visit this delightful café and support this inspirational charity.”

The Snowflake Trust welcomes you to the Igloo Coffee Shop where you will find coffee and cake, paninis, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, soup and more. The Igloo Coffee Shop also sells a great selection of locally made Arts and Crafts in the shop at great prices.

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Prior to Covid 19, many will know the Snowflake Trust for providing indoor, supervised overnight accommodation to homeless people sleeping rough in Hastings and St Leonards during the extreme winter months, from November to March. They aim to engage local people with some of the most vulnerable people in the town respect and without discrimination. The Trust is funded entirely by voluntary donations and income from grant-making bodies. If you wish to volunteer or are able to make a donation to this very needy venture your support would be greatly appreciated. For more information, please go to www.snowflaketrust.org.uk/pages/igloo-coffee-shop