Former MP and chair of the Romero House Finance Committee Paul Zed says the soup kitchen will celebrate its success in raising more than 60 thousand dollars this summer. Earlier this year, Zed challenged the community to come up with 30 thousand dollars so staff at Romero House would not be laid off in August. Thanks to donations and fundraising–in large part by Irving Oil and its employees–the soup kitchen doubled that goal. Zed tells CHSJ News the work is never over.
A street party will be held on Thursday in celebration of the money raised.
