Help the needy eat well

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25: A project to aid the Salvation Army’s breakfast programme encourages businesses to donate funds.

The Sunrise Project was launched by the Orange Bay Company, a home furnishngs store.

A $720 donation is enough to provide breakfast for one person for a year. And $60 is enough to feed one person breakfast for a month.

On a typical day, The Salvation Army will serve 40 breakfasts at its shelter.

In a press statement, Rudy Morris, co-owner of Orange Bay Company, said: “Since we started Orange Bay Company in 2009, it’s been part of our mission to promote better living for everyone in Bermuda. Each year, we select a local charity that is working within the community to help improve the quality of lives as the recipient of our annual fundraiser. This year we are proud to be working with The Salvation Army.”

Delight Morris, co-owner of Orange Bay Company, said: “We’re calling upon everyone who has the means to bring a little more sunshine into the lives of our neighbours who, for reasons of financial, mental or domestic distress, find themselves in need of emergency shelter. We want to help ensure that everyone who uses The Salvation Army emergency shelter during the next year will have the opportunity begin their day with a healthy meal. 

“That could be the extra boost they need to find a job, seek help, or otherwise make a fresh start in their lives.”

Major Critch, Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army said, “Over the last several months, the 54-bed North Hamilton shelter has been near capacity every night. We are definitely seeing the impact of the slowing economy in Bermuda.

“And while the circumstances under which individuals arrive at our door can vary widely, we offer everyone a safe place to sleep and a good meal. We try not to turn anyone away.”

Contact Orange Bay Co. on 504-5400 or e-mail: [email protected].