A local grocery store is helping keep Kelowna residents food secure with the annual Peter乌鸦传媒檚 Your Independent Grocer Spring Food Drive.
乌鸦传媒淢any Kelowna residents are facing food insecurity and rely on their local food bank for help,乌鸦传媒� says Peter Boyd, store owner. 乌鸦传媒淟oblaw and Food Banks Canada have been partnering on the Spring Food Drive for 15 years to help provide relief for those facing food insecurity across Canada. We乌鸦传媒檝e seen firsthand how generous Kelowna community members are, and we know that they will continue to support their neighbours in need.乌鸦传媒�
In 2022, it is estimated there were over 1.4 million visits to B.C. food banks.
乌鸦传媒淲e乌鸦传媒檙e thrilled to be a part of the annual Peter乌鸦传媒檚 Your Independent Grocer Spring Food Drive,乌鸦传媒� said RayAnn Gruza of Central Okanagan Community Foodbank Society. 乌鸦传媒淎s more Kelowna residents visit our food bank, the support of the community helps us keep our doors open and shelves stocked. We乌鸦传媒檙e so grateful to have their support along with organizations like Loblaw.乌鸦传媒�
The food drive starts March 30 and runs through April 16.
Food and monetary donations will be accepted.
Most needed food items include wholegrain cereals, peanut butter, pasta and pasta sauce, canned fish, meat, fruits and vegetables, baby formula, and shelf-stable dairy products.
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