Save-on-Meats food token program a huge success

By Peter Meiszner Global News

Posted May 23, 2013 8:34 am

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Kirk Caouette stars as Mike, the homeless busker in the film, "Hit 'n Strum," in this undated handout image. Four years ago, when former Vancouver film stuntman Kirk Caouette was looking to write a film based on a story in his own backyard, he came across well-known homeless street busker Andre Girard playing his guitar and singing for passersby. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Melissa Gidney

86 per cent of panhandlers on the Downtown Eastside say they want more token-for meal programs.

That’s the findings of a new study which revealed those who use the services believe the initiative is a good idea.

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The controversial program offers an alternative to giving money to someone on the street.

Tokens are purchased at Save-On-Meats, given to someone in need and later redeemed for a free meal.

100 per cent of study participants say they loved the food they received.

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