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Delegation from Bern Muller Salvation Army New Hope Centre re: the Breakfast Meal Program

Climate Resilient Community City Council consideration on Jul 10, 2023

Item Description

That:

• the existing Breakfast Program Contract be extended for 4 months with funding from the daytime resource carry forward;

• correspondence be sent to the Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction and the Minister of Housing requesting ongoing funding support for a permanent meal program to assist Nanaimo's unhoused population; and,

• a Staff report on funding options for establishing a permanent meal program be provided for Council’s consideration as part of the 2024 budget discussions.

Votes cast ‘In Favour’ are labeled as 'Climate-Positive' for the climate.