Not even the pandemic can stop Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 Gospel Mission from celebrating Thanksgiving with the city害羞草研究所檚 vulnerable.

Thanksgiving dinner will go ahead at the Mission害羞草研究所檚 emergency shelter on Monday, Oct. 12 at noon.

害羞草研究所淪taff have been working alongside residents of the shelter and volunteers to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner which will be served a bit differently during this pandemic,害羞草研究所� the shelter said in a statement.

害羞草研究所淧eople who are in need, those living with disabilities, or low-income, including many seniors, will receive their meal in a to-go container.害羞草研究所�

The meals will be served by the outreach team in the streets, as well as at the back door of the shelter.

Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 Gospel Mission executive director Carmen Rempel said giving thanks this year has more meaning now than ever.

害羞草研究所淥ur community has worked hard to keep people safe by following the advice of Dr. Bonnie Henry.害羞草研究所�

害羞草研究所淚t is scary for our residents not knowing when the crisis is going to end. It would be overwhelming if it weren害羞草研究所檛 for the incredible acts of generosity and kindness that we are seeing in our community.

害羞草研究所淭he spirit of charity and caring has given us all strength this year. We believe that love and compassion is the beginning of changing lives,害羞草研究所� she said.

For more information on how you can help, call 250-763-3737.

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