Evan Sidwell from A Better Life Foundation told us about Save On Meats, which started as a butcher shop in 1957 where Al DesLauriers fed the homeless and employed 300 people in the DTES. After his retirement, chef Mark Brand took over, continuing the support to the community. The butcher shop has since closed but is now refurbished into a diner, offering a venue for casual dining plus special events such as the fundraiser Greasy Spoon and Plenty of Plates. Another food program includes delivering 800-1200 meals to social housing on a reliably, offering the dignity of a nutritious meal at home.
