| Trinity United Church, 72 Young St. Capreol, ON. P0M 1H0 |
Bread and Roses Food Bank
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In the best tradition of Community Spirit!, United to help others! We at the Trinity United Church do not stand alone, there are many organisations and community minded people that help make this a reality. What is the Bread and Roses Food Bank you ask? Well here is a brief history. Started in 1996 by Reverend Bea Arnill, the food bank has served over 11,000 people in its 11 year history. It is regularly supported by local individuals, churches, businesses, clubs, and service organisations and it works in conjunction with various food banks in Sudbury and Valley East. A small but dedicated crew from Trinity United Church operates the food bank and observes the principles that were important at the origin of the term "Bread and Roses." "Bread and Roses" is a name originating from 1912 when in Lawrence, Massachusetts, 20,000 workers walked out of the textile mills to protest a cut in pay when the state law made 54 hours the maximum work week for women and minors. As they picketed the plant, someone asked the women what they wanted. Their answer has become a classic response for the desires of all oppressed people, but in particular for marginalized women. They answered, "We want bread but we want roses too!" In another culture it might be rice and lilies or pita and orchids, but the meaning would be the same. They wanted bread - a decent return for their labours. They wanted roses - recognition that they were human and needed beauty and gentleness in their lives and the lives of their families. These two images are also images for the one who came to bring hope to the despairing world. In our journey of life, as we struggle with the injustices of our world, we need bread for our inner journey. We need the bread of life as it comes to us in the person of Jesus to deepen our understanding and touch our lives with hope. But we need roses too, to symbolize the best in our lives. We need roses to remind us of the inner beauty of the man who was teacher and friend to the oppressed and the outcast. We need roses to perfume our lives with hope for justice and peace, roses to fill our souls with the fragrance of love and mercy. Bread and Roses Food Bank thanks you for your generosity! Some of the many supporters include : Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church St. Alban the Martyr Anglican Church First Baptist Church of Capreol C.R Judd School Capreol Cross Country Ski Club Northern Credit Union Capreol Foodland and so many individuals that it would be impossible to list them all! Again, our sincere thanks to all! |
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| This site is updated weekly on Mondays. Please submit information to: bread_roses2008@yahoo.ca |