Not even the pandemic can stop 琉璃神社鈥檚 Gospel Mission from celebrating Thanksgiving with the city鈥檚 vulnerable.

Thanksgiving dinner will go ahead at the Mission鈥檚 emergency shelter on Monday, Oct. 12 at noon.

鈥淪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,鈥� the shelter said in a statement.

鈥淧eople who are in need, those living with disabilities, or low-income, including many seniors, will receive their meal in a to-go container.鈥�

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

琉璃神社鈥檚 Gospel Mission executive director Carmen Rempel said giving thanks this year has more meaning now than ever.

鈥淥ur community has worked hard to keep people safe by following the advice of Dr. Bonnie Henry.鈥�

鈥淚t is scary for our residents not knowing when the crisis is going to end. It would be overwhelming if it weren鈥檛 for the incredible acts of generosity and kindness that we are seeing in our community.

鈥淭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,鈥� she said.

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

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