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Saskatoon’s Friendship Inn has seen a surge in demand, serving over 55,000 meals in September alone, marking three consecutive months of exceeding 50,000 meals served. CEO Sandra Kary anticipates that Thanksgiving weekend will be their busiest meal service period this year, potentially surpassing the nearly 2,500 meals served last year. She attributes the increasing demand to rising living costs and city growth, noting that food becomes a priority when budgets are tight. The Inn is prepared for volunteers and donations but welcomes additional support in the form of specific items like turkeys, coffee, peanut butter, jam, or financial contributions, which cost $5 per meal to prepare.
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Saskatoon’s Friendship Inn has seen a surge in demand, serving over 50,000 meals each month for three consecutive months, with September alone seeing 55,000 meals served. The CEO, Sandra Kary, expects an even busier Thanksgiving weekend this year. Last year, the inn served around 2,500 meals during the holiday, and they anticipate surpassing that number in 2023 due to increasing living costs and city growth. Thanksgiving is their biggest meal event of the year, with a community-driven effort to prepare traditional turkey dinners well ahead of time.
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It’s been a busy few months for Saskatoon’s Friendship Inn, serving 55,000 meals in September, marking the third consecutive month they plated over 50,000 meals.
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With a growing demand, CEO Sandra Kary says it won’t slow down for Thanksgiving weekend.
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I mean, Christmas is fantastic, but Thanksgiving has its own really special charm,” Kary said.
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“It’s our biggest meal of the entire year.
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The team works to prepare the food about a week in advance, so they are ready to go on the day.
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Kary said they are anticipating serving many meals this year.
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Last year, we did do I think, close to 2,500 meals, and we might go over that this time
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“But every year grows, and every year we’re just amazed at how it all comes together.”
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As to why the numbers are increasing, Kary said the cost of living and the growth of the city play a role.
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“When those costs increase and people are struggling to make ends meet or they’re on a fixed income, like say someone who has a pension that is a fixed income.
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Food is the first thing that gets pushed to the side, and I think we see that directly.”
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The friendship Inn is all set for volunteers and food for the holiday, but they will always take more donations.
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“We are always excited when the community still supports us with turkeys or whatever else is on our wish list for donations.
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We’re always looking for things like coffee and peanut butter and jam.
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And of course, finances is the best way you can help us right now.
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It takes five dollars per plate to make a meal,” said Kary.
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