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For a printable versionGo to Fraser Valley Gleaners web site @ www.fvgleaners.org for a printable version of this newsletter. |
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Food for the Hungry in BurundiThree containers of Gleaners soup mix were distributed in Burundi with FH Canada. Burundi is one of the poorest countries in East Africa. It is a land locked, 27,830 sq. km. country with a population of over 11.8 million people. FH staff say, “vegetable soup distribution is helping families in dire circumstances of food shortage. Families are using the soup in two ways: first they will prepare the soup in the morning for individual meals and second they will prepare it for the family evening meal by mixing it with other available foods like beans, peas, bananas, and sweet potatoes.” Project manager Minerve, states: “65% of Burundi’s population live in poverty with good food availability being one of the greatest needs. This vegetable soup mix is rich in vitamins and protein, it has improved the health of many families, we praise God for people like you.” |
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Celebration and Fundraising DinnerOur 18th Annual Banquet was held two nights, September 27th & 28th at the Eben-Ezer Church in Abbotsford. The entertainment was provided by M.E.I. Middle and High School Chorales and was enjoyed both evenings. Various testimonies were given by Verna & Rene May and our Assistant Manager, Joel Pasma, about their experiences of working at the Gleaners. Susan Ritchie with First Steps Canada Society www.firststepscanada.org shared about how the Gleaners Soup and Apple Snacks impacted families and was used for feeding children in North Korea. Donations received at the banquets exceeded $100,000- for the operating and production costs. We give thanks to our Lord for another year of abundance, and the praise and glory go to Him alone. Thank you for your continued support, encouragement and generous giving to Fraser Valley Gleaners. |
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Building Permit UpdateMany people have been asking what is happening with regards to our application for a permit to expand our kitchen, washroom and office area and how this will impact our work at FVG. We know that many of you have been praying about this matter. The City of Abbotsford unanimously approved our application, but the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) has denied our application to build our addition. We have appealed that decision and are currently waiting for the results of that appeal. Rumors have been spread that ALC is trying to shut Gleaners down completely (and at least one news article has been published to that effect), and we want to clarify that this is not the case – they are not asking us to shut down our operation, but so far are refusing us permission to expand our facilities. Please continue to pray for a speedy and satisfactory result. Ed Klassen President |
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Give the gift of food this Christmas!With Fraser Valley Gleaners gift cards, you can help feed the hungry of the world with a nutritious meal. Purchase cards at the plant or by phone (604-870-9272) and make a donation on behalf of yourself, your family or your friends. You choose the amount, we send you the card, you write the message, you deliver the card. Your donations will go towards the operations of FVG and with this donation provide 500 soup servings = $25.00 1000 soup servings = $50.00 2000 soup servings = $100.00 |
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DonationsFraser Valley Gleaners is 100% donor driven. Your donation dollars help us feed some of the world’s hungry by converting surplus food into a nutritious soup mix. Funds donated are used to operate our facility. Charitable tax receipts will be issued for your donations in February 2020. By Mail – cheque or money order donations can be mailed to 85 Winson Road, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 8E8. By Internet – credit card donations can be made via Canada Helps by following the link on our web site @ www.fvgleaners.org. By Phone - Donations can be made by credit card. Call 604-870-9272 and talk to one of our staff. Thank you for your continued support to this ministry. |
