New home sought by Chatham group that strives to help world's poor | The Stratford Beacon Herald

Author of the article: Ellwood Shreve
Publishing date: May 05, 2021  •  38 minutes ago  •  2 minute read  • 
Sandra Van Raay, who founded the Chatham-Kent chapter of Canadian Food for Children with her husband John 15 years ago, displays photos of children from developing nations that have benefited from clothes, school supplies, medicine and food donated by area residents and businesses. Ellwood Shreve/Postmedia Network jpg, CA
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A legion of volunteers – mostly seniors – have worked over the last 15 years to send more than 125 tractor-trailer loads of food, clothing, medical supplies, wheelchairs, bicycles and school supplies to developing nations.
John and Sandra Van Raay, who founded the Chatham-Kent chapter of Canadian Food for Children, say the work will continue, but they need to find new one-level warehouse space to make it easier on volunteers.

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