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The Sandspit Seniors Meals on Wheels program has just wrapped up a 17 week run. Over the past 17 weeks, we have served over 1000 meals to Sandspit Seniors. All deliveries were offered by volunteers, some seniors themselves. We were able to support local businesses, through a grant from the Gwaii Trust Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund. The initial concept of the meals was born from an idea to help support single, isolated seniors during the pandemic. As we received funds from GT, we were able to expand to all seniors in Sandspit, who may have been isolated. We delivered 2 meals per week, directly to people's houses. Some of the feedback we have received has told us that many enjoyed the routine, seeing the same person each week, having a prepared meal and helping to have social interaction, during a time when we don't have much interaction. Although our program has come to an end, we are looking, in the short term, at offering meals for sale through I Love Local, 1-2 Days per week. In the long term, we are seeking a way to support a subsidized program for our seniors. Our program was possible because of a Gwaii Trust grant, however we also had many contributions, both through monetary and food donations. Thanks to Remi Gauthier, Sid & Greg, Lloyd Hicks, Leighann Rodger, Queen Charlotte Safari's, Carole Bowler, Judy Whaley & Wendy Zarry. Thanks to all our amazing volunteers who have stepped up and given their time and energy; Robin Botel, Melissa Paugh, Jamie & Bertie Polk, Gene Hainstock, Jo-Anne Kumpula, Pat Usher, Sid Dickens, Mike Federson, Betsy Cranmer, Deena Wilson, Behn Cochrane, Jenna Inglis, Rachel Braman, Al Hunt, Jim & Judy Whaley and Brenna Kowalchuk. And of course, our amazing food providers, who have worked so hard to help keep our seniors fed and nourished; I Love Local (Rachel Braman), The Sandspit Inn (Behn Cochrane & Crew), The Bistro (Brett Leslie & Crew), Robin Botel, Dick Leung and Raincoast Bread (Kevin Hennig).
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