Central Okanagan Food Bank
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Central Okanagan Food Bank responds to West Kelowna hygiene centre proposalThere are no official plans for the facility and a decision on whether or not to move forward with the facility was deferred by council last week.HealthJun 21
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19,000 pounds of food donated to Central Okanagan Food BankThe arrival of the massive amount of food comes at a critical time just ahead of Christmas and the creation of holiday hampers for a rapidly growing number of families.CanadaDec 14, 2023
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West Kelowna firefighters hoping to match last year’s record food drive“So it’s tough times for everybody, but the giving spirit is definitely still alive here in West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation,” said WKFR Inspt. Dave Mitchell.CanadaDec 7, 2023
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Unique fundraiser planned as Okanagan food bank sees busiest month everThe Central Okanagan Food Bank had 7,350 visitations to its Kelowna and West Kelowna locations. That's a 40 per cent increase over the monthly average of 2022.CanadaJun 14, 2023
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‘Every little bit will help’: Wilson’s Landing fire department hosts food driveSanta Claus stopped by Wilson's Landing Fire Department on Monday night to lend a helping hand to the Central Okanagan Food Bank.CanadaDec 6, 2022
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Firefighters head door to door for West Kelowna, B.C. food driveCollection bins are located at each of West Kelowna’s four fire halls until Jan. 3, 2023.FireDec 5, 2022
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‘Little disappointing’: Salvation Army kettles no longer welcome near BC Liquor StoresAfter many decades, the iconic Salvation Army Kettle campaign will not be in front of BC Liquor Stores.CanadaNov 30, 2022
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Santa Bus is rolling into the Okanagan and getting people in the holiday spiritThe Santa Bus will visit local elementary schools, grocery stores, senior centres and daycares before the big wrap-up event at Stuart Park with Santa on Dec. 10.CanadaNov 28, 2022
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Kelowna, B.C. art group challenges community to give back to local food banks'A little goes a long way.' That's the phrase a Kelowna, B.C., art group is using to encourage residents to give back. They are challenging groups to support the food bank.CanadaNov 23, 2022
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Soaring inflation prompting more Okanagan residents to ask for helpOkanagan-based organizations that support those in need are reporting a dramatic increase in people needing help.CanadaApr 25, 2022
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