Fusion Church closing kitchen doors for renovations
Global News
Sunday was the last day Fusion Church Kitchen was able to send out a hot meal to the community before renovations start and the kitchen closes.
A group of volunteers at Fusion Church kitchen may not be making Sunday meals for long, as it is set to close for renovations.
Every Sunday, a group gathers in the west end church’s kitchen to prepare meals to dish out to vulnerable Edmontonians at the nearby Butler Park. Coats and blankets are also available for anyone needing more than a warm meal.
Roy has been serving meals at the park for the last year and a half and says he’s seen a large increase in the number of people stopping by.
“I kept on hearing a voice saying ‘feed my people,’” said Roy. “A lot of people are in a situation and it’s not their fault.”
Although the mission is needed in the community, it’s also in danger of shutting down. Renovations are about to begin at Fusion Church and the kitchen will no longer be available for Sunday meal prep.
Another church has offered its kitchen but Roy said he is still waiting to hear from Alberta Health Services about whether the group will be allowed to use it.
Due to the number of people they serve, AHS needs to provide a stamp of approval.
“We have to have an approved kitchen. It has to be legal. Everything had to be handled a certain way,” Roy said.