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Record amount raised during Global Okanagan’s food bank calendar campaign

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Global Okanagan raises record breaking amount for food banks
Global Okanagan's annual Your Okanagan Calendar Campaign raised $106,187.55 this year that was donated to food banks around the Okanagan. – Jan 13, 2020

The numbers are in and 2019 was a record year for the “Your Okanagan Calendar Campaign”.

A total of $106,187 was raised thanks to the generous donations of Okanagan residents across the valley.

READ MORE: Global Okanagan launches 2019 food bank calendar tour

Global Okanagan’s calendar campaign started five years ago and with the latest tally, has now resulted in a total of $378, 847.

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The money raised benefits food banks across the Okanagan.

The calendars feature scenic photos sent in to Global Okanagan from viewers.

READ MORE: Global Okanagan’s Open House underway in Kelowna

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Each December, Global Okanagan crews travel to communities throughout the valley with the calendars.

Residents donate money to the food bank of their choice and receive a calendar in exchange.

READ MORE: Global Okanagan calendar campaign launches in support of local food banks

In 2018, the calendar campaign raised $74, 800.

 

 

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