October 2017 Posts

Gearing Up for the Holiday Season

October 30, 2017

The holiday season is the quintessential time to think about ways to spread good cheer and help put food on the tables of those in need. Supporting food banking is the perfect way to participate in the spirit of the...

Fresh from the Farm – More Than a Youth Gleaning Program

October 12, 2017

Guest post provided by Barb Stewart of The Salvation Army - Penticton. The first time the 2017 crew of enthusiastic Fresh From the Farm youth volunteers boarded The Salvation Army Penticton’s bus, they headed out to the Summerland Strawberry Farm...

Food Banker Spotlight – Lenetta Parry of Central Okanagan Food Bank

October 2, 2017

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Lenetta Parry, Executive Director of Central Okanagan Food Bank in British Columbia. What is your role in food banking?As the Executive...