Mission Serves Early Christmas Dinner

Vernon’s less fortunate residents will be treated to a special Christmas dinner this afternoon.

The Upper Room Mission on 27th Avenue will open its doors for a complimentary dinner at 4 pm.

“That’s also when we’ll be handing out our Christmas backpacks to everyone, so it’s a really special night, says the Mission’s co-executive director Lisa Anderson.

As of earlier this week, Anderson said they had 138 backpacks, which are donated by residents, and contain small gifts and essential everyday items like socks, gloves and toothbrushes.