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Mission hosts volunteer appreciation dinner, gearing up for chili fundraiser

Writer's picture: Ron GiofuRon Giofu

Updated: Jan 30

Monique Belanger performs during a volunteer appreciation dinner at the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission last Friday night.
Monique Belanger performs during a volunteer appreciation dinner at the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission last Friday night.

Those who help out at the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission got an evening to themselves so they could be thanked.


A volunteer appreciation potluck dinner was held at the mission last Friday night. Mission board member Jill Kanwischer said there are approximately 50 volunteers with the mission, including ten board members and 40 regular volunteers.


“We have a lot of new volunteers right now. We want them to meet each other,” said Kanwischer. “Everyone does different shifts.”


While pleased with the recent influx of volunteers, more people are still needed at the mission. Kanwischer said dishwashers and cleaners are still required and those who have expertise in event planning are also welcome to contact the mission.


Work begins Monday to Friday at 8:30 a.m. and usually runs until about 5 p.m. Kanwischer said there are a variety of different jobs including, but not exclusive to, food preparation, cooking, cleaning, set-up, dishwashing and more. 


There is also work to operate the food bank that is open at the mission Monday, Wednesday and Friday.


The mission also wants to give a voice to those who need it and allow people to have someone to talk to. Mission president Tim McAllister said they have been working with homeless people that are using mission services, and trying to help them with winter clothing. 


“We’ve got to find a way to help these people,” said McAllister, noting they are encountering people who are sleeping in barns and sheds as well as finding couches at homes of people they know. 


The next “Tim’s Famous Chili” dinner fundraiser will be Feb. 21 from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy a bowl (or two) of chili at the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission between 5-8 p.m. All proceeds go towards mission operations. In addition to the chili – which comes in hot, mild or vegetarian - there will be rolls, coleslaw, coffee/tea and dessert. 


Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children under 12. 


For tickets, call Violet or Kim at 519-736-9140 or stop by the mission at 298 Victoria St. S.


For more information on the mission, people can also visit www.aburgmission.ca. Monetary donations can also be made through their website.

Mission hosts volunteer appreciation dinner, gearing up for chili fundraiser

By Ron Giofu

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