DDO depanneur offering free hot beverages

After Marché Ferdous began giving away free hot meals in Montreal, Provi-Soir depanneur in Dollard-des-Ormeaux took notice.

The store, located at the corner of Saint-Jean Boulevard and Shakespeare Street, is giving away free hot beverages to those who can’t afford to pay for them.

Moses Arora has been working at the Provi-Soir for four years and his father is the owner.

He said his father saw the story about Marché Ferdous and wanted to do something similar in his community.

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“It’s his beliefs, he believes the universal brotherhood, he wanted to follow in his footsteps,” Arora said.

READ MORE: Marché Ferdous program gives free food to hungry Montrealers

Arora estimates that 10 people have benefited from the free hot beverages.

“They appreciate it,” Arora said. “There’s a lot of charities, but to actually see a business owner do it, it’s very touching.”