Yousaf serves Christmas lunch to elderly Dundonians facing festive isolation

The First Minister joined the Festive Friends event organised by Dundee United’s Community Trust and the SPFL.

Published Dec 24, 2023

Last updated Dec 24, 2023

Humza Yousaf served an early Christmas dinner to elderly residents at risk of loneliness in Dundee.

The First Minister was put to work by Dundee United’s Community Trust to serve soup, turkey and pudding to football fans at Tannadice Park on Sunday.

Humza Yousaf serving lunch — First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf prepares lunch for older people who are at risk of isolation and loneliness over the festive period (Lesley Martin/PA)

It comes as the First Minister delivered his festive message, where he thanked frontline workers for their efforts during the “challenging year”.

He told the PA news agency: “I’m delighted to be at Tannadice Park where Dundee United and their community trust have put on a festive lunch, predominantly for those who are suffering from isolation and loneliness which we know is a real problem at any time of year, but particularly now for so many people.”