Social Bite university cafe opens in Strathclyde Lord Todd building

As part of a new expansion plan, the Scottish charity Social Bite has partnered with the University of Strathclyde, and supplier Mathew Algie to combat homelessness. The Social Bite University Cafe in the Lord Todd building is now open to students and the general public.

The university cafe contributes to helping those experiencing homelessness in many ways. First, the Pay It Forward scheme allows customers to buy coffee and food, online or in person, which is then passed on to those in need. Second, the cafe also serves Matthew Algie’s Elevator blend, the proceeds of which go towards supporting those experiencing homelessness.

The cafe facilitates an inviting study space and relaxed environment through its extensive seating, large windows, pool table, and projector-screen cinema.

In addition, the cafe prioritises sustainability which can be seen through its use of recycled chairs made out of used coffee stacks.

The Social Bite University Cafe has received a warm welcome from students so far, and it seems to only be the start of Social Bite’s commitment to change. Although this is one of the only Social Bite cafes on a university campus in the UK, Matthew Algie is in talks with various other universities about implementing the same scheme in the future.

Social Bite founder Josh Littlejohn said: “Through our amazing partnership with Matthew Algie, we now have an opportunity to put Social Bite in front of thousands of young people across the country.”

Raj June, Head of Education at Matthew Algie expressed: “The opening of this cafe at the University of Strathclyde is a milestone moment, and we are all proud to play a part in supporting the amazing work Social Bite does to support everybody affected by homelessness.”