Note: Original article written by John Spitters and reposted with permission from Quinte News.

Lawyers and those who use the services of the Salvation Army would be generally thought to be complete opposites when it comes to socioeconomic status.

 

Today (Saturday) at Belleville’s Salvation Army Community and Family Services headquarters on Pinnacle Street the stereotypes were kicked to the curb.
The balance of power was turned on its head at the first monthly “Brunch Bunch” put on by members of the city’s legal community.
There was no solicitor-client privilege at this midday meeting. Lawyers and others involved in the legal business of the city along with a couple of members of Belleville city council prepared a good warm brunch for the much less fortunate members of the community.

Around 80 people enjoyed sausages, eggs, beans, toast, fruit and beverages and had a good time in the process.

The “Brunch Bunch” will occur one Saturday a month and was organized by defence lawyer Ruth Roberts of Bonn Law.

For much of the year there is no free lunch for the poor offered in Belleville on weekends so the “Brunch Bunch” will be a welcome addition for more than just a few people.
Lunch is offered Monday through Friday, either at the Salvation Army or Eastminster United Church.
The Brunch was prepared and served by:
Allie Beacon, CALC
Natalia Czechowiski, CALC,
Lee St. Aubin, Sole Practitioner
Ruth Roberts, Bonn Law
Judith Dale, Law Library
Sam Clements, Henderson Williams
Wendy Elliott, Sole Practitioner
Isak Feuer, Reynolds O’Brien
Rick Rolston, Sole Practitioner
George Bonn, Bonn Law
Pat Culhane, Belleville City Council
Kelly McCaw, Belleville City Council,
Maria DiMauro, Sole Practitioner
Mike Whelan, Belleville Police Service

Read the original article on Quinte News here.