25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Motherwell mum to sleep rough on Argyle Street in Glasgow
Maisie Campbell, 34, has been providing hot meals to foodbanks, temporary accommodation, and street services for the last three-and-a-half years via her community project, Meals for the Homeless and Hungry.
From feeding those in need in and around Glasgow to putting on events at Christmas and donating clothes and shoes, Maisie - with the help of some incredible volunteers - is using her experiences of tougher times as a youngster to make the lives of many that little bit better.
(Image: Maisie Campbell at the Marantha Centre in Motherwell. Pictures taken by Gordon Terris, Newsquest.) Speaking to the Glasgow Times, the qualified chef said: 'Having experienced tougher times in my younger years as well as being a chef, I felt drawn to working with people struggling with issues like mental health, homelessness, food poverty and addiction.'
She continued: 'I regularly witness the impact these meals have on people's physical and emotional wellbeing.
'The social interactions the meals create are heartwarming to see. I always say it is so much more than just the meal itself, it's the vibes also. I'd like to mention all staff and volunteers in the services and the three young adults from a local high school now doing their Duke of Edinburgh volunteering with us, Olivia, Sophie and Orla. They are all helping to make a difference in their local community.
'Doing this project has certainly changed my life through the relationships I've built.'
(Image: Maisie Campbell and volunteers at the Marantha Centre in Motherwell. Pictures taken by Gordon Terris) Maisie has been raising money for various causes since 2015, and her next challenge will see her sleeping on the streets for the third time.
A Crowdfunder has been set up for the sleep out and all money raised will be used to keep the good work of the project going.
'I find the sleep outs to be quite emotionally challenging as you're seeing first hand some of the things that people on the streets face,' Maisie said.
She added: 'To be completely honest, myself and others who take part in it are mostly ignored but there has been the occasional unpleasant or upsetting incident.'
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Despite the challenges, Maisie will always persevere for the causes close to her heart.
She explained: 'It is something that is completely worth doing as it helps to sustain the project.
'Obviously it is uncomfortable, and I have a few health conditions that make it a little more difficult but it's only for one night from 8pm to 7am.
'It is something that really helps us remember why we do what we do, and I hope by doing this that it shows others how much it matters to us."
The sleep out will take place on Argyle Street in Glasgow city centre on June 14.
(Image: Maisie Campbell and volunteers at the Marantha Centre in Motherwell. Pictures taken by Gordon Terris) You can still donate to the fundraiser which has surpassed its goal of £300 and has accumulated an incredible £735 so far.
To donate, click HERE
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Maisies Munchies delivers meals to five services across three council areas. It services Airth Court in Motherwell, the Clyde Valley Community Church group foodbank in Motherwell, Wheatley Care in Hamilton, Salvation Army William Hunter House temporary accommodation in Glasgow City centre and help the homeless Street Service in Glasgow.
To find out more, visit Maisie's Instagram page by visiting
