If you are spending the festive season alone, there are places across Leeds that you can visit to enjoy a warm meal and soak up some companionship.
1. St Vincent's Support Centre
The support centre will be open on Christmas Day for dinner, with members of the community invited along to enjoy a free meal and some company between 12pm and 3.30pm. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
2. Life Cafe
Located on Shannon Street, Life Cafe is welcoming visitors on Saturday 22 December to pop in from 11am to enjoy a free English breakfast, soup and a variety of drinks - and it’s all completely free. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
3. St George's Crypt
St George’s Crypt is open to all, not just residents, from morning to afternoon, offering those who need it a friendly and warm welcome. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Google
4. Rainbow Junktion
All are welcome to join the festivities at Rainbow Junktion at All Hallows’ Church for Christmas dinner on 25 December, as well as the Christmas Day service at 10.30am. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Google
5. Alternatively Vegan Cafe
This vegan cafe in Pudsey is welcoming anyone who is feeling a bit lonely to pop in at Christmas, with a free lunch on offer on 25 December from 1pm to 4pm. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
6. ARK Community Cafe
The community cafe on Hovingham Avenue is offering free meals, tasty treats and refreshments on Christmas Day from 11.30am to 2.30pm. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Google