# Need to Feed

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Five local food trucks, including Tacofino, Soho Road, Le Tigre, Culver City Salads and Roaming Dragon, joined together to each serve a special dish to Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light food line clients on Wednesday, April 22. Clients do not often get the chance to experience “special” meals and/or unique treats – and with that in mind, birthed the inaugural Need to Feed event.

The specialty dishes from the trucks consisted of:

Tacofino: Al Pastor Taco in a corn tortilla
Soho Road: Chana Masala on Pilau Rice
Le Tigre: This rice is awesome!
Culver City Salads: Vegetable Stew
Roaming Dragon: Thai peanut and lime curry

Also on site to volunteer her time was, Mary Zilba of Real Housewives of Vancouver fame.  “The Salvation Army is an organization that has had a soft spot in my heart for many years,” Zilba said. “One of my brothers is a recovering addict and when our family didn’t know where else to turn, Salvation Army was the only organization who took him in. They were wonderful. I was so honoured to be able to just help out and see so many smiling faces. Nothing in life is more rewarding than the joy of giving. I feel that wholeheartedly.”

Shared Ryan Sprong of Tacofino, as he recently opened a new restaurant in Gastown, he wanted to support the neighbourhood that supported him and for the people, it is a chance to be included.  “One of the problems with the culinary scene is that it is expensive and not everyone gets to try variety of food,” Spong said. “Food trucks are cheaper and people get to try some new and interesting food, chance to brighten up peoples day. This [was] a chance to create neighbourhood that is interwoven and considers everyone.”

Thank you to Tacofino, Soho Road, Le Tigre, Culver City Salads and Roaming Dragon for supporting The Salvation Army with the inaugural Need to Feed Event.  The day saw sunshine, music, good vibes and fantastic food … truly a one of a kind experience for all involved!