When Nadine first came to the Friendship Outreach Soup and Sandwich program in Merritt, BC, she and her father, David, were struggling. They had noticed the ADRA sign and decided to step inside. From that day on, they became regular visitors, coming nearly every week for food, warmth, and connection.

David was very sick and relied on Nadine to help him down the stairs to attend the program. The prepared meals they received often became their main source of nourishment, and whenever possible, they took food home to make it last a little longer. The support they found through ADRA helped David through his illness and brought a sense of stability to both father and daughter.

When David passed away several months later, Nadine was left on her own. Life became even harder without her father’s companionship and care. She lost her home and now lives on the streets with her little dog, doing her best to face each day despite the challenges.

Still, Nadine continues to visit ADRA’s outreach for food, clothing, and water—always grateful for the kindness she receives and the familiar faces who welcome her in.

“She misses her father,” one staff member shared, “and we’re glad to be there for her.”

Through programs like Friendship Outreach, ADRA’s presence in communities like Merritt offers more than meals—it offers compassion, consistency, and a reminder that no one is forgotten.