UGM to host 70th Annual Christmas Dinner for over 3,000 homeless and struggling people

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UGM to host 70th Annual Christmas Dinner for over 3,000 homeless and struggling people

December 11, 2010 ahamedia Leave a comment Go to comments

What: UGM will host its 70th annual scrumptious Christmas dinner for the hungry, hurting and homeless of the Downtown Eastside, New Westminster, and Mission.

When: Saturday, December 11, from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Where: Union Gospel Mission, 616 East Cordova Street

OTHER LOCATIONS:

– New Westminster Drop-in: 658 Clarkson Street (doors open at noon)

– Mission Drop-in: 33071 Railway Ave (doors open at 11:00am)

About the Event

Planned in coordination with other service providers, Union Gospel Mission serves its Christmas meal early in the month so as to not conflict with other community meals. UGM will utilize the help of about 300 volunteers to serve over 3,000 people at several locations.

Second Christmas Meal – A Table for 2000

Thanks to the generosity of The Glowbal Restaurant Group, Union Gospel Mission will host a second Christmas meal on Thursday, December 23. Again this year, Glowbal Group chefs and staff will be on hand to serve a Christmas dinner for up to two thousand Downtown Eastside residents. More details about this meal to follow in the coming weeks