Summerland food bank distributes Christmas hampers to 140 families
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Summerland food bank coordinator says generosity of town is ‘mind boggling.’ Continue reading
Families In Need
‘A literal tonne of turkey’: UGM serves Christmas dinner by the thousands
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“We have a literal tonne of turkey, and then we have close to 1000 pounds of mashed potatoes, 600 pies — the list goes on and on.” Continue reading
Kelowna in giving spirit this holiday season with Tiny Tim Breakfast toy drive
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
The heartwarming early-morning event drew donors of all ages, who donated a growing pile of toys that will be distributed to families in need. Continue reading
The Sharing Christmas campaign is back in the Central Okanagan
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
As the Christmas season begins, the Salvation Army in the Central Okanagan is gearing up for its annual fundraising campaign. Continue reading
Edmonton family in need receives new furnace just in time for winter
Thanks to Furnace Family and the Feel the Love program, one Edmonton family has a brand new furnace to keep them warm this winter. Continue reading
Saskatchewan farmers stock Saskatoon Food Bank shelves with 72K eggs
Saskatchewan egg farmers delivered a donation of 6,000 dozen eggs to the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre on Monday. Continue reading
Edmonton families line up for free school supplies, haircuts as kids return to class
By Albert Delitala Digital Journalist
Hundreds of families lined up in north Edmonton on Sunday to receive fresh school supplies, food and haircuts — all for free — thanks to an initiative aiming to help those in need ahead of the new school year. Continue reading
Sam’s Christmas helps Winnipeg families in need
The hampers are donated by students, families and businesses throughout Winnipeg that want to take some of the pressure out of an otherwise stressful part of the year. Continue reading
Lethbridge organizations joining forces to help bring joy over the holidays
It’s the 10th year for the Christmas Campaign, which officially kicked off Tuesday. The Salvation Army and the Interfaith and Lethbridge food banks are once again joining forces for the holidays. Continue reading