According to Trent Alexander-Arnold, assisting individuals at the forefront of Liverpool’s escalating homelessness crisis was a “no-brainer” for him.
This morning, the West Derby footballer visited the Whitechapel Warehouse, part of the Whitechapel Centre.
At the warehouse, Alexander-Arnold joined volunteers and staff, including Liverpool City Council leader Liam Robinson and Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, to help pack emergency packages for the homeless.
The Whitechapel Centre is one of the largest homelessness charities in the city, especially critical now, as the number of people sleeping rough has surged by over 50% in the last year.
Together, the attendees created a conveyor belt system to pack essentials such as clothes, gifts, food vouchers, sanitary products, and certificates into bags for distribution throughout the city.
In light of this “unprecedented” rise in rough sleeping, Cllr Robinson declared the situation an emergency and called on the government for increased support.
In an interview with the ECHO, Alexander-Arnold expressed deep concern about homelessness, stating, “It’s a developing problem that significantly affects the city and those close to me—friends, family, and others I care about.”
He emphasized the importance of organizations like the Whitechapel Centre in addressing this issue.
Alexander-Arnold, who was appointed Liverpool’s vice-captain last summer, noted that his commitment to social causes is not merely a result of his leadership role.
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He also mentioned having directly communicated with the Metro Mayor about how he could contribute to the efforts against homelessness.
