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Mama Flo's Love Feeds Stockport's Needy
7 Nov
Summary
- Florence Coke, 71, honored with Pride of Britain's Local Hero award.
- She provides free meals to vulnerable individuals and families.
- Mama Flo's generosity stems from her parents' example and community need.
Florence Coke, a 71-year-old restaurant owner in Stockport, England, has been honored with This Morning's Local Hero award at the Pride of Britain Awards. Known throughout her community as "Mama Flo," she was surprised with the announcement during a live television appearance on October 9th. Coke's philanthropic efforts focus on providing free meals to people experiencing hardship.
Her initiative began after noticing children in her neighborhood struggling for food, prompting her to offer them free lunches. This act of kindness has since expanded to include providing free meals to children during summer breaks and seniors at Christmas, as well as offering food and blankets to the homeless. Coke stated that her motivation comes from a deep-seated belief in sharing love through her cooking, a principle she learned from her parents who were also charitable.
Mama Flo's, her Caribbean takeout restaurant established in 2013, serves dishes like jerk chicken and curried goat. She personally prepares every meal, often waking at 4 a.m. to ensure she can continue her community outreach. Coke emphasized that her drive to help people fuels her continued efforts, ensuring that no one in need goes hungry.
