A local business is serving up comfort food to help makes the lives of folks in need more comfortable.
Leona Green, co-owner of Greens and Beans Deli in Sapperton, is once again collecting socks, toques and gloves at her Sapperton Deli. She’s kicking off her annual campaign on Saturday, Dec. 3.
“If people bring in nice comfort items like socks and toques and gloves, I will feed them comfort food – a grilled cheese and tomato soup,” she said. “I thought that would be fun.”
The more items collected, the more donations can be dispersed to a number of local organizations, including the Lower Mainland Purpose Society, Lookout Housing and Health Society, and the Elizabeth Fry Society. Items will be donated to local programs helping seniors and folks dealing with food insecurity.
“I am collecting all month, but Saturday is going to be the kickoff to get a nice pile started. I just wanted to get a head start,” Green said. “I spread them all over the city.”
While many local groups have grown accustomed to Green’s donations, she said they’re always thankful for the support of her customers and other community members.
“They are grateful, of course,” she said. “What’s better than a nice dry pair of socks if your feet are wet?”
The Comfort Food for Comfort Items kickoff is on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Greens and Beans Deli, 143 East Columbia St. If you can’t make the initiative’s kickoff event, you can drop off items at Greens and Beans Deli any time before Dec. 23.
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