Kelowna’s Gospel Mission offering Thanksgiving meals to hundreds of people
Global News
With the holidays being a tough time for many, the outreach team is trying to boost the spirits of those who might be celebrating alone.
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission plans to serve approximately 400 people on Thanksgiving Sunday.
The number is split between the outreach team which serves people sheltering outdoors and the indoor shelter residents.
“In the morning we served about 120 breakfasts and we’re going out with a little over 100 lunch sandwiches. Our kitchen team has been so amazing. They’ve been prepping for so long,” said Asna Memon, outreach team leader.
With the holidays being a tough time for many, the outreach team is trying to boost the spirits of those who might be celebrating alone.
“It has been a bit difficult for our unsheltered neighbours they have been struggling with the social isolation that has increased,” said Memon. “I think that this lunch is going to be a super uplifting time for them, they’ve been looking forward to it all week.”
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