Because of the economic fall-out of COVID-19, people are going hungry. Millions of Canadians, and hundreds of thousands of British Columbians have lost their jobs, and the high cost of living in our region make it difficult for people receiving government support to get by. More and more people are relying on charities to get food on their table.
In the spirit of Community Solidarity, ILWU Canada is stepping up by working with United Way and helping out our fellow workers in distress.
In response to the food crisis started by COVID-19, United Way has launched 130 Local Love Food Hubs around the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, and Sea to Sky corridor. These foods hubs are getting food and other essential supplies into our most vulnerable neighbourhoods. They are also connecting people to life-saving programs that are accessible in their communities and provide a wide range of supports.
ILWU Canada is adopting two regions - Vancouver's Downtown East Side and Surrey - to help out. Funds raised will go to supporting Local Love Foods Hubs, and we'll be building up teams of volunteers to support the Food Hubs.
Join a team, or start one with your comrades. Donate yourself, and share it widely on your social media so that others can join in. If we raise $25,000 we'll be helping get 5000 meals into our community.
