Community centre for St. Johns Kitchen gets federal boost [Video]

A new home for St. John’s Kitchen and community space is one step closer to opening thanks to a grant from the federal government and community donations.

Operated by The Working Centre, the Victoria Campus Community Centre is meant to be an inclusive, sustainable and welcoming space for drop-ins, shared meals and activities for those in need.

It will be built at 97 Victoria St. N. in Kitchener and supposed to include 44 transitional housing units.

Waterloo MP Bardish Chagger was at the site Thursday to announce a $2.2 million investment in the project, through the federal government’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program.

“The food service area will have large windows to bring in light and contribute to an open concept atmosphere that is welcoming and allows more flexibility for use of the space,” she said. “Public bathrooms, laundry facilities and on-site storage will also be included.”

The Victoria Campus Community Centre is …