Not even the pandemic can stop Kelownasa国际传媒檚 Gospel Mission from celebrating Thanksgiving with the citysa国际传媒檚 vulnerable.

Thanksgiving dinner will go ahead at the Missionsa国际传媒檚 emergency shelter on Monday, Oct. 12 at noon.

sa国际传媒淪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,sa国际传媒� the shelter said in a statement.

sa国际传媒淧eople who are in need, those living with disabilities, or low-income, including many seniors, will receive their meal in a to-go container.sa国际传媒�

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

Kelownasa国际传媒檚 Gospel Mission executive director Carmen Rempel said giving thanks this year has more meaning now than ever.

sa国际传媒淥ur community has worked hard to keep people safe by following the advice of Dr. Bonnie Henry.sa国际传媒�

sa国际传媒淚t is scary for our residents not knowing when the crisis is going to end. It would be overwhelming if it werensa国际传媒檛 for the incredible acts of generosity and kindness that we are seeing in our community.

sa国际传媒淭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,sa国际传媒� she said.

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

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