Regina organizations fed hundreds of people throughout December through holiday meals – Regina | 24CA News
During the season of giving, many Regina companies and organizations pitched in to host their very own group vacation meals to feed native residents.
Several locations such because the North Central Family Centre, Carmichael Outreach and Souls Harbour Rescue Mission held meal occasions to unfold some vacation cheer.
Kathy Ingram, Soul’s Harbour director of finance and improvement, stated they served 335 individuals who attended for a Christmas meal this 12 months on Dec. 22.
“We were able to provide a full Christmas dinner for everybody. We didn’t run out of food,” stated Ingram. “It’s extremely important for the members of our community to feel like they’re loved, to feel like they’re part of a family and to have a place to go where they can also have a wonderful holiday meal.”
Chrysta Garner, the event coordinator at Carmichael Outreach, stated they served over 300 meals on Dec. 22 and had additional meals leftover, with folks given the choice to take some dwelling.
“We served 26 turkeys. So, there was so much food that was available that we were able to, you know, give seconds thirds. People were able to take portions home with them that day,” stated Garner.
“Everybody’s caught in a hard place this year and Carmichael is a low barrier facility … we don’t judge. We want everybody and everybody to come in and come sit with us, come join us. You know, we love our community. We love being able to give back wherever we can.”
The North Central Family Centre held two vacation meal sittings on December 20 the place over 500 folks have been fed. The Marian Centre had over 200 company attend their annual Christmas meal. The North Central Community Association and the Salvation Army will host their vacation meals on January 4, 2024.
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