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Vernon, B.C., senior meal program hits milestone with 1,000 lunches
A bistro in Vernon that has been offering free lunches for seniors since the beginning of April has now reached a major milestone.“We’ve done over 1,000 lunches so far. Actually, It’s about 1,083 and we are going to continue as long as we can,” said Beatrice Weir, The Fig’s co-owner.The Fig Bistro, which is run by David Scarlatescu and his mother, Beatrice Weir, have taken it upon themselves to try and make a difference within the senior community in Vernon.