Central Okanagan Food Bank

• ‘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
  
• 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
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• Santa Bus is rolling into the Okanagan and getting people in the holiday spirit

  The 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.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2022
• 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.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2022
• Soaring inflation prompting more Okanagan residents to ask for help

  Okanagan-based organizations that support those in need are reporting a dramatic increase in people needing help.

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2022
• From EV demand to food banks, high gas prices expected to have broad impact

  The rising cost of gas is expected to have wide-ranging effects on families and businesses in B.C.'s Okanagan.

  Consumer

  Mar 8, 2022
• Central Okanagan Food Bank reports spike in people needing food hampers this Christmas

  A steady flow of traffic kept volunteers busy at the Central Okanagan Food Bank Wednesday as Christmas hamper distribution officially got underway.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2021
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• Need for Christmas donations greater than before, say Salvation Army, Central Okanagan Food Bank

  The Salvation Army in Kelowna, West Kelowna and Kamloops have joined forces to brighten what will be a tough holiday season for many.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2021
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• Food Bank Friday: Central Okanagan Food Bank manages spike in demand ahead of holidays

  "We actually have over 2,100 families that have registered for a Christmas family hamper."

  Lifestyle

  Nov 26, 2021