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River of Life Mission serves its final meals in Chinatown

By Cindy Ellen Russell

March 31, 2022

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General manager Shervelle Gardner distributed meals on Thursday.
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Lisa Stewart and Jeremy “JJ” Brown box the last meals to be served at the River of Life Mission location on North Pauahi Street.
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A meal is prepared at the River of Life Mission on Saturday. On the menu was Portuguese bean soup, mixed greens, tangerine slices and guava bread.
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The River of Life Mission served its final meal from its Chinatown location on North Pauahi Street on Thursday. The ministry, which has served the community for 35 years, is moving its feeding operation to new remote locations around Oahu. Pictured is a sign posted at the site notifying people about changes.
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General manager Shervelle Gardner distributed meals on Thursday as the River of Life Mission served its final meal from its Chinatown location on North Pauahi Street. The ministry, which has served the community for 35 years, is moving its feeding operation to new remote locations around Oahu.
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A meal was prepared at the River of Life Mission on Thursday. On the menu was Portuguese bean soup, mixed greens, tangerine slices and guava bread.
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River of Life Mission President Rann Watumull speaks to the news media.
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Administrative assistant Nanci Chinen answers the phone on Thursday.
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River of Life Mission President Rann Watumull speaks during a news conference.
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River of Life Mission President Rann Watumull hugs Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi.
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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi speaks to the news media.

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