Central Okanagan Food Bank

• Central Okanagan Food Bank sees huge increase in Christmas hamper demand

  With demand up 30 per cent over last year, the organization and its many volunteers are preparing to hand out an unprecedented amount of hampers this holiday season.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2024
  
• Canada Post strike hurting Okanagan charities

  It is the busiest time of year for the Central Okanagan Food Bank as it prepares to help hundreds of families this Christmas season.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2024
  
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• Demand for Kelowna food bank rises 30% over last year

  Demand for the Central Okanagan Food Bank has gone up 30 per cent over last year, serving more than 12,000 people each month.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2024
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• Central Okanagan Food Bank responds to West Kelowna hygiene centre proposal

  There 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.

  Health

  Jun 21, 2024
• 19,000 pounds of food donated to Central Okanagan Food Bank

  The 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.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2023
• 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.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2023
• Unique fundraiser planned as Okanagan food bank sees busiest month ever

  The 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.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2023
• ‘Every little bit will help’: Wilson’s Landing fire department hosts food drive

  Santa Claus stopped by Wilson's Landing Fire Department on Monday night to lend a helping hand to the Central Okanagan Food Bank.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2022
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• Firefighters head door to door for West Kelowna, B.C. food drive

  Collection bins are located at each of West Kelowna’s four fire halls until Jan. 3, 2023.

  Fire

  Dec 5, 2022
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• ‘Little disappointing’: Salvation Army kettles no longer welcome near BC Liquor Stores

  After many decades, the iconic Salvation Army Kettle campaign will not be in front of BC Liquor Stores.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2022