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Food programs still available in Richmond
By Hannah Scott, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
Published 11:09 PDT, Mon March 30, 2020
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While some programs that provide food for those in need have been cancelled temporarily due to the COVID-19 outbreak, others remain in a changed format.
Free community meals are now takeout only.
• Monday to Thursday: Turning Point provides bag lunches at Brighouse Park Pavilion from noon to 1 p.m.
• Tuesday: St. Alban’s Anglican Church provides take-out meals at 5 p.m., except for March 31.
• Wednesday: Church on Five provides take-out meals at 6 p.m.
• Friday: St. Alban’s Anglican Church provides take-out meals at 11:30 a.m.
The following services are currently closed until further notice:
• Thursday lunches at Salvation Army Gilbert Road
• Thursday dinners at Gilmore Park United Church
• Saturday breakfast and shower program at St. Alban’s
• Saturday boxed lunches at Richmond Baptist Church
In addition, the Richmond Food Bank has switched to a pre-packed hamper model. Clients can pick up hampers between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
For more information on the food bank or to donate, visit their website.
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