How Misunderstood and Important The Gathering Place is For Our Community

Lisa takes a trip down to The Gathering Place to chat with Dennis Chippa. Dennis talks about how The Gathering Place is more than just a soup kitchen and how important it is for people from all walks of life. Dennis and Lisa dive into the stigma of soup kitchens and dealing with feeling shame for using their services. Dennis puts it well when saying “using a soup kitchen doesn’t mean you failed. It means someone or something has failed you”. Dennis joins the show to talk about the importance of The Gathering Place 1:50Stigma around soup kitchens 9:00Dennis talks about donations that keep soup kitchens alive 14:30Thanks to our sponsor Services. Visit yourhomeservices.ca and mention “Echo Podcast” to get your first 3 months of your water heater rental free *some restrictions may apply*Explore more North Bay podcasts and stay updated on local events and news at NorthBayEcho.ca.For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!