Jim Robb, Chair of the Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale, announced on Facebook Tuesday that the sale, scheduled for April 17 and 18 is cancelled for 2020 because of the dangers posed by the contagious nature of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
"This cancellation is beyond our control," Robb said. "We are sorry about this situation. We thank you, as supporting churches, sale committees, and donors for the generosity and hard work that you have put into this sale. It is hard after 50 years of sales to not come together as a community to support MCC."
The Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale Board will be meeting in the coming weeks to discuss how we will support the work of the Mennonite Central Committee. The cancellations of several sales and programs has put a damper on the MCC Centennial Celebrations.
Robb suggested that supporters consider donating to the MCC's 1000 for $1000 fundraising program and also pray for the board as they discuss how to help in a different manner.