The Ladner Community Kitchen is still going strong, and will be celebrating its fourth anniversary this Christmas.
The initiative began on Dec. 23, 2009. Run in cooperation with the South Delta Food Bank at the Ladner Christian Fellowship every Wednesday, the kitchen is made up of a team of volunteers, headed by local cookbook author Jini Aroon.
The volunteers provide free soup and sandwiches every Wednesday for the more than 70 people who come to use the food bank.
It receives help from organizations and businesses, and just last week, volunteers from the Raymond James South Delta branch were there serving chili and buns along with special Halloween cookies and cupcakes. The community kitchen also puts on special events for Easter, Thanksgiving and, of course, Christmas.
This year's fifth annual Community Christmas Dinner is set for Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. at Ladner Christian Fellowship, 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd. Call 604-946-1967 to reserve a spot and leave your name and the number of people who will be attending.
The Ladner Community Kitchen relies on donations to keep offering a hot meal to food bank patrons every week.
Donations of food, cash and grocery store gift cards are always welcome. As well, customers at the Save-On Foods in Ladner can donate accumulated reward points to the South Delta Food Bank and Community Kitchen.
For donations of fresh fruit and vegetables, or any other perishables, contact Aroon at 604-940-9355.
