People from four different faiths are setting aside their assorted beliefs in a bid to help Richmonds needy.
BOSS (Beth Tikvah Synagogue, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, St. Annes Anglican Church and St. Joseph the Worker Parish) have gotten their heads together over the last few months to bring about a Multi-Faith Food Drive in aid of the Richmond Food Bank.
Its the first of many acts of kindness that BOSS hopes to pull off, after banding together earlier this year.
The drive will be held on Sunday, July 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. outside the Safeway store at the Blundell Shopping Centre near No. 2 and Blundell roads.
We chose the food bank because, traditionally, its stocks tend to get very low at this time of year, said Beth Tikvahs Francie Steen.
Its wonderful to come together for a common cause, I get a warm and fuzzy feeling when something like this happens.
St. Annes Roger Nathan, whos also the volunteer food bank driver, said hed love to see two van-loads of donations at the end of the drive next week.
That might be a bit ambitious, but I like to set big goals, Nathan added.
But well also be able to take cash donations on the day as well and well issue a charitable receipt.
Although the four groups have been meeting on and off for the past couple of years, next weeks food drive is their first foray into the community as a team.
And its something that both Steen and Nathan hope wont be the last effort and urged other groups to join them.
After this, well probably be on the lookout for another local organization to help out, said Steen.
Who knows, maybe other religions will want to join in with us? It should be an amazing experience and were all looking forward to it.
Mayor Malcolm Brodie is expected to drop by the food drive, as will Coun. Ken Johnston.
Donations should be non-perishable food, or purchase some from Safeway ($5 and $10 food bags will be available).
If you would prefer to make a cash donation, Richmond Food Bank staff will be on site.
Alongside the collection of food items, there will be many attractions for people of all ages, including live music provided by members of the respective congregations and a visiting fire truck from Richmond Fire-Rescue.
