The LLCS recently distributed 6,000 lbs of mussels donated by Chen’s Corp to various charities, community-service organizations, and food distribution groups serving the vulnerable. Some recipients of the donation included the Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, the Tri-Cities Mom’s Group, the Immigration Link Center Society, the People’s Pantry of Coquitlam, and the LLCS Charity’s Food Program.
Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, many residents have been living in fear of food insecurity and isolation, compounded by the fear of uncertainty. To provide some relief, the Covid-19 Community Caring Drive was launched in April.
Since then, the LLCS has been working alongside religious groups, charity partners, and non-profit organizations to establish weekly food distribution events to provide low-income families with fresh produce, dairy products, fruit, and cooking supplies. So far, the LLCS has distributed 100,000+ lbs of food to residents across Metro Vancouver.
On Thursday, May 28, at 12:30 pm, the LLCS Covid-19 Community Caring Drive will continue its bi-weekly distribution of produce hampers to help low-income families impacted by the pandemic. The distribution event will take place from the parking lot of the Pink Pearl Chinese Restaurant (1132 E. Hastings St, Vancouver).
The bi-weekly distribution events are supported by five of Vancouver’s largest produce wholesalers: Fresh Point, Fresh Direct, Discovery Organics, Produce Terminal, and Van-Whole. The hampers provide a family of four with enough food to last for two weeks.
The LLCS Covid-19 Community Caring Drive will continue partnering with generous corporations, food warehouses, local food assistance groups, and food distribution hubs to distribute much-needed food and personal protection equipment (PPE) to community members in need.
The LLCS is proud to be serving those who need our help and will continue to extend its services and programs to those in need. The LLCS thanks its volunteers, corporate and individual sponsors, and partner community service organizations for all their generosity and support in helping our programs run successfully.