Mission ready to serve 700 Christmas dinners to those in need

The less fortunate will be served a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission.

The shelter facility on Leon Avenue, will hold the event at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18.

It will be the sixth time the Mission has served a special occasion meal during the COVID pandemic.

“Approximately 700 traditional Christmas dinners of turkey, ham and all the trimmings will be served to people experiencing homelessness at their two shelters,” said a news release from the non-profit society. “In addition, meals-to-go will be delivered by their outreach team to people living outside and to several supportive housing facilities around Kelowna.”

Carmen Rempel, executive director of the Mission, said their staff and volunteers work hard to make the festive dinner extra special and beautiful.

“They offer kind words and listening ears as well as the nourishing food. It is the human connection and sense of belonging that is most important.”

Rempel says they ask that people use grace and compassion for people experiencing homelessness.

“We never know what is going on in each other’s lives. At Kelowna’s Gospel Mission we strive for relentless compassion and are grateful to our caring community for their support,” Rempel remarked.

(Photo credit: Kelowna’s Gospel Mission)

The Mission’s volunteer team includes MLAs Norm Letnick and Renee Merrifield and MP Tracy Gray.

More help is always needed and you can contact the Mission at www.kelownagospelmission.ca to donate, become a volunteer or give an in-kind gift.