United Gospel Mission’s 33rd annual Easter meal wasn’t as upbeat as previous years Saturday, coming just days after the City of Vancouver forced people out of the long\u002Drunning tent city on East Hastings.
“It’s just a little more sombre,” said Dean Kurpjuweit, Union Gospel Mission’s president. “It’s not quite as joyful as you’d like it to be.”Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter.
“Lots came on Thursday saying ‘Everything I owned has been thrown in the trash,’” Kurpjuweit said. “They’re starting at zero.”Outside the Mission, a line of people waited in heavy rain to get inside for the annual Easter meal of ham, scalloped potatoes and vegetables, served with coffee, juice and apple pie. Dozens of volunteers plated, served and cleared food for a full house.
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