St. Joseph's Parish opens a new food bank in Mission

The community plays a large role in supplying food and funds for families of the working poor

Ron Leger (left) hands the keys to the completed building to Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, and Father Joseph Nguyen, pastor of St. Joseph's Parish. Bob Friesen / Mission Record.

After more than six years of development and planning, a food bank has opened up a new building to continue feeding the needy. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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