Festive meals were offered on New Year’s Eve by the Municipality of Piraeus and the Public Benefit Municipal Enterprise of Piraeus to the homeless living in the port of Piraeus and at the Piraeus Homeless Hostel.

The Mayor of Piraeus Yiannis Moralis and the President of KO.D.E.P. Yiannis Voidonikolas attended the action today, where they offered meals at the port of Piraeus.

It is a social initiative that takes place every year during every festive season, with the aim of supporting our fellow human beings, who live in difficult conditions.

It is typical that more than 3,000 love meals were distributed on December 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, as they will be distributed tomorrow, New Year’s Day, by the Piraeus Municipal Public Enterprise, with the active participation of the “Alex” volunteer group.

Also present at the action in the port of Piraeus were the Deputy Minister of Citizen Protection Kostas Katsafados, the Director of Social Structures of KO.D.E.P. Nikitas Kanakis, Social Workers of KO.D.E.P. etc.

The Mayor of Piraeus, Yiannis Moralis, in his statement, emphasized:

“Like every year, on such a day, we met with the people of KO.D.E.P. to the main port in Piraeus to offer meals to the homeless who live here.

It is an action of humanity and solidarity and certainly the desire of the Municipality of Piraeus is that none of our fellow citizens should be alone 365 days a year, let alone during the festive days we are passing through. In total, during these days over 3,000 love meals were distributed by the Piraeus Municipal Enterprise, at the port and at the Municipality’s Homeless Hostel. Obviously, not all the needs of the society are met, but we are present where needed and contribute as much as possible, to reduce problems, to offer smiles. I would like to thank the President of KO.D.E.P. Giannis Voidonikolas for this important initiative, the volunteers and all those who contribute to the action. In the Municipality of Piraeus we have created a strong social protection network with KO.D.E.P. and the social service of the municipality and we will continue to practically support the vulnerable groups of Piraeus as well as the most vulnerable, which are the homeless. Happy new year and happy birthday to everyone!

The President of KO.D.E.P. Yiannis Voidonikolas, in his statement, said:

“KO.D.E.P. as every year, during the holidays he is next to our fellow citizens who live in the port and at the Piraeus Homeless Short-Term Hostel. Festive love meals are a small sample of our practical support for them.

Even these days, in KO.D.E.P. we try not to leave anyone alone in Piraeus!

I wish everyone a happy new year with health and love!”