Campbell River Council has approved up to $24,000 from the Financial Stabilization Reserve to continue delivering a food security program through January and February.

The City says the closure of Harbourside Inn required the social services previously operating out of the building to be relocated and acknowledges that to date the groups have been unsuccessful in securing a new location.

To help fill service gaps, the City has provided takeaway dinners for vulnerable community members, in addition to free hygiene services, since July, through a partnership with the Salvation Army.

The program supplements the hot lunch program that is available through the Salvation Army Centre of Hope.

Read the January 8 full council meeting highlights, visit City of Campbell River.

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