Gerry D'Mello

Daijiworld Media Network - Toronto

Toronto, Sep 15: Veronica Miranda, popularly known as Vinnie, received a unique recognition for her over 30 years of selfless and dedicated volunteer service at the Mississauga Food Bank on September 10.

Veronica Miranda was previously awarded the Ontario Volunteer Award in 2012 by former MPP and Ontario minister of citizenship and immigration, Charles Sousa, the Civic Award of Recognition in 2013 by former Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award in 2013 by former Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Streetsville, Brad Butt, for her volunteer work and service to the community.

Vinnie Miranda, one of the medal recipients, has volunteered with The Mississauga Food Bank for over 30 years, primarily sorting food items every Wednesday evening. In addition to helping with the critical function, she also lends a hand in special events such as the Food Bank's Annual Gala, benefit concerts, and Ribfest community events. Over the past few years, she has also taken up a leadership role with the various youth groups that volunteer with the Food Bank on Wednesday nights.

Vinnie not only plays an active role in the vibrant Cristo Rei Parish in Mississauga as an Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Eucharist, she is also active in various other charitable activities in the parish.

Vinnie, beloved wife of Steve Miranda and mother of Vinitha, Sanitha & Savith, is very well known in the community circle for her selfless, dedicated, and committed voluntary service. Throughout her life, she has spent in Mangaluru, Muscat, and now in Mississauga, Canada, her community and church service with a smile is really praiseworthy.

The Mangalurean community in Canada feels proud and congratulates Vinnie on this well deserved honor in recognition for her tremendous contribution in serving this community.