Central Okanagan Food Bank

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
• 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
• Kelowna supporting hundreds of evacuees from flood-ravaged Merritt

  Emergency program coordinator for the Central Okanagan Sandra Follack told Global News at least 1,200 people  have registered for services locally.

  News

  Nov 18, 2021
• Food Bank Friday: Lake Country Food Bank continues to meet growing need

  "We know our client needs are up by 20 per cent."

  Lifestyle

  Nov 5, 2021
• Big-wheel food bank fundraiser rolls through the Okanagan

  "There are just so many people that just don’t have anything and businesses were so greatly affected because of COVID."

  Lifestyle

  Aug 7, 2021
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• Okanagan pizza parlour offering free meals for those in need

  DunnEnzies Pizza is making free meals for those in need in Kelowna.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2021
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• Central Okanagan Food Bank reports record number of Christmas hampers distributed

  At the Central Okanagan Food Bank, the demand for Christmas hampers is up significantly.

  News

  Dec 16, 2020