In-person Christmas feast returns for Vancouver’s most needy after pandemic halt – BC | 24CA News
The Salvation Army says it can serve an in-person vacation meal to residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside for the primary time because the begin of the COVID-19 pandemic.
An announcement from the charitable group says 1,400 persons are anticipated to attend the Christmas Day occasion at its Harbour Light centre in Vancouver.
More than 500 kilograms of turkey might be carved, accompanied by all the normal fixings together with greater than 300 litres of gravy, 76 litres of cranberry sauce, and 125 jumbo-sized pies.
At least 100 volunteers, together with a number of who’ve been serving to for over twenty years, will serve the meal.
The Salvation Army served takeout Christmas meals final yr and in 2020 as a result of pandemic-related restrictions on public gatherings.
It says it’s excited this yr to be bringing “hope and connection back to the community with good food and warm company.”
