By Dave Branco

Bagged food for the most vulnerable

St. Vincent continues to make hundreds of meals a day for the vulnerable.

Apr 28, 2020 | 3:43 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Prince George has had to make some changes to the way they serve food to those most vulnerable.

Since the middle of March, the non-profit has closed its dining room due to the disease’s global outbreak.

However, the staff and volunteers found a way to continue to feed those looking for a warm meal.

Amid the COVID 19 pandemic, the kitchen continues to operate. Preparing and cooking around 350 meals a day for those who cannot afford to feed themselves.

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Adhering to health official guidelines to combat the spread of COVID 19, volunteers are required to keep a distance from the guests.

Filling individual bags with food comes with its own set of rules in keeping everyone safe.

A few weeks ago there was a drop in the number of volunteers.

80 percent of the volunteers were seniors and the rest were university students. Some of those seniors stopped helping serve food, as there is a fear of catching the virus.

All the food served comes entirely from community donors.

The plan is to keep serving food with the help of volunteers and support the community throughout the COVID-19 crisis.