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By Liam Verster

Supporting the Salvation Army

Roster’s to run fifth Dish out the Kindness fundraiser to fight food insecurity

Nov 22, 2024 | 12:59 PM

A local restaurant is taking action to fight food insecurity and support people in the community.

The Roster Sports Club Bar and Grill will run it’s fifth annual Dish Out the Kindness fundraiser throughout December.

The campaign will see the Roster donate $5 from every regular priced entree sold, whether it’s dine-in or take-out, to the Salvation Army House of Hope Food Bank.

Additionally, $5 from every $50 gift card sold will go towards the cause.

The sports club and restaurant wants to raise a total of $6,000 through the initiative this December.

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“Food insecurity remains at an all-time high in our city,” Hussein Hollands, owner of the Roster Sport Club Bar and Grill, said.

“The Salvation Army plays a vital role in helping our most vulnerable residents through their food bank, and the need in our community has never been greater. As a restaurant focused on feeding people, we feel it’s especially important to champion this cause.”

The Salvation Army has been operating in Vernon for 120 years, providing aid to families and individuals with food, clothing, and services.

“Our organization depends on the generosity of our community to maintain the wide range of resources and services we offer,” Jen Thompson, Vernon Corps Officer at the Salvation Army, said.

“The Roster’s dedication is deeply appreciated, especially during this time of great need.”