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900 to be served Xmas dinner

Kelowna's Gospel Mission is preparing to serve nearly 900 meals at their annual Christmas dinner Saturday.

The meal is open to anyone in the community and is available from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

After weeks of preparation and with over 50 volunteers ready, the Mission will serve over double the number of meals it serves daily at the Christmas banquet.  

"People from all over the Central Okanagan will come to enjoy our traditional Christmas meal of turkey with stuffing, ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, rolls and pie," development officer Sonja Menyes said in a release. "We serve not just the homeless but anyone in need, including seniors and children."

Several familiar faces will be at the Mission dishing up food Saturday including Kelowna-Lake Country MP Ron Cannan, MLA Norm Letnick, MLA Steve Thomson as well as, councillors Mohini Singh and Gail Given.

“As we celebrate the birth of Christ with our families, there are many in the community who are homeless or unable to afford a great Christmas dinner; the Gospel Mission is here to serve those in need and help them to celebrate Christmas through a great meal and fellowship,” said Kelowna Gospel Mission executive director Randy Benson.

Kelowna’s Gospel Mission’s needs extend beyond Christmas and any help is greatly appreciated.  Please contact the Gospel Mission to donate, volunteer or give an in-kind gift.



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