‘Such a clear message’: homeless community kitchen told to move last-minute during Sydney’s Vivid festival

The soup kitchen in Martin Place, vital for serving hundreds of meals weekly to homeless individuals during Vivid Sydney, faced relocation amid an art installation. Despite being notified just before moving and unable to contact others beforehand, they were cordoned off, leaving no suitable alternative due to the need for local amenities like lifts and lighting. The kitchen's leaders expressed frustration over the move, which could worsen support for vulnerable residents despite city suggestions.