Filling the Food Gap

Shelley WilliamsCOVID-19, News

Pandemic or no pandemic, addressing hunger is an ongoing part of ehm’s work.

ehm is providing 150 take-out meals a day to people experiencing poverty and homelessness. Each meal is deliberately over-sized and nutrient-dense because it may be someone’s only substantial meal for the day. Each meal comes with a drink and snacks. Oftentimes, the snacks serve as a second meal later in the day.

Take-out meals are also delivered to residents at ehm’s Residence and a nearby social housing provider, Portland Place, assisting at-risk individuals and families to shelter safely in place.

The take-out program is ehm’s response to the food security gap, helping people stay as nourished and healthy as possible.