Community support is vital to ensure nutritious meals are available for those in need.
The Upper Room Mission is asking residents to donate hamburger, chicken or other forms of meat to keep up with the 250 meals served a day.
“We have very little right now,” said Lisa Froom, general manager. “Our freezers are almost empty.”
The alternative is for the mission to dip into limited financial resources and purchase meat but that would take away money needed for programs.
“A huge part of our budget is reliant on donations,” said Froom, adding that she is confident residents will lend a hand.
“A lot of people doing a little bit does a whole lot of good.”
Donations of meat can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday at 3403 27th Ave.
For more information, call 250-549-1231.
