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Happy New Year and a huge thank you to all who support the Food Bank! (Photo: Contributed)

Aaron: optimistic for the New Year

by Contributed - Story: 51659
Dec 31, 2009 / 7:00 am

Aaron has lived in Kelowna for most of his life. He is engaged to his fiancé, Britany. He was working and things were going along pretty well. When his work schedule changed he was struggling to make ends meet. Although Aaron continues to look for work he has not found a steady job.

Aaron never thought he would have to access the Kelowna Food Bank but really appreciates the support. He accesses the Food Bank each month if he needs to but it depends on how much work he is getting.

Aaron continues to look for work and would be happy with just a steady job. He and his fiancé are just starting out and he is hopeful that things will start to look brighter. Aaron realizes the food he receives is from generous donors and without them he would be going without more often than not.

He appreciates the fresh fruit and soups the most at this time of year. He knows that sometimes things aren’t easy but they will turn around. He is hopeful that the New Year for he and his fiancé will be okay.

Thanks to those who donate as asking for help isn’t always easy but it is really nice to have a place to turn.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Please indicate if you wish for your name not to be listed on Castanet along with your donation amount – we automatically list it if the donor does not indicate otherwise.

Make a donation on Castanet (www.castanet.net) CAST-A-LIGHT Campaign from November 25th to December 31st, 2009. ( A tax receipt will be emailed to you for your donation)

Drop your CAST-A-LIGHT donation off at the Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street (Downtown Kelowna) Between 8-4 Monday-Friday.

Mail in your CAST-A-LIGHT donation to: Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z7 P 250 763-7161 F 250 763-9116.

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Thank you to all that donate to the Kelowna Food Bank! (Photo: Contributed)

Tim: thank you to all

by Contributed - Story: 51658
Dec 30, 2009 / 7:00 am

For Tim and his family it is hard to make ends meet. He is a single parent with two kids and times are tough. With kids aged 13 and 10 it can be a bit of a challenge as they are starting to eat more and more. With rent and other expenses sometimes there is not enough at the end of the month for food.

They have had to rely on the Food Bank for a few months to fill the gaps when something doesn’t go as planned during the month.

"We live a very basic lifestyle and as long as we have a roof over our head and food on the table, things are good."

Tim appreciates the hamper and all of its contents. It is especially good to have the fresh fruit and vegetables that come with it. Sometimes when they can they even throw in a few extra treats for the kids and it is so appreciated.

For anyone who is thinking about making a donation, Tim wants to thank you - for him it makes feeding his two kids a much easier task when times are tough. Tim knows that things will get better and he keeps positive and continues to focus on the little changes he can make to not have to access the monthly hampers. It makes the world of difference to him and his kids. He hopes that he will be able to give back to his community when things turn around for him and his family. From his family to yours – thank you!

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Please indicate if you wish for your name not to be listed on Castanet along with your donation amount – we automatically list it if the donor does not indicate otherwise.

Make a donation on Castanet (www.castanet.net) CAST-A-LIGHT Campaign from November 25th to December 31st, 2009. ( A tax receipt will be emailed to you for your donation)

Drop your CAST-A-LIGHT donation off at the Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street (Downtown Kelowna) Between 8-4 Monday-Friday.

Mail in your CAST-A-LIGHT donation to: Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z7 P 250 763-7161 F 250 763-9116.

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The fresh fruit and vegetables from the Food Bank are amazing! (Photo: Contributed)

Brian: giving back to the community

by Contributed - Story: 51657
Dec 29, 2009 / 7:00 am

With living expenses getting higher and higher, Brian sometimes has a hard time making ends meet. He is on a limited income so it can be tough at times. Brian found out about the Food Bank from a friend. He had no idea that the Food Bank existed and how it all worked.

Brian doesn’t have to access the hampers each month but knows that if things get tight he has an option when he really needs it. He really doesn’t want to go each month and really watches his money to make sure he does what he can to make things go as far as possible.

The fresh fruit and vegetables are amazing! All the rest is great too and it definitely helps gets him through. Brian tries to give back to the community when he can through volunteer work. He continues to be amazed at how generous our community is and he is grateful that he has somewhere to go only when he needs it.

Brian wants to thank those who give to the Food Bank as it does make a difference to him. He gives back in different ways in our community by volunteering and hopes that everyone tries to do something for our community when they can. Giving back helps Brian to realize the generosity in our community and how we can all help out in our own way.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Please indicate if you wish for your name not to be listed on Castanet along with your donation amount – we automatically list it if the donor does not indicate otherwise.

Make a donation on Castanet (www.castanet.net) CAST-A-LIGHT Campaign from November 25th to December 31st, 2009. ( A tax receipt will be emailed to you for your donation)

Drop your CAST-A-LIGHT donation off at the Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street (Downtown Kelowna) Between 8-4 Monday-Friday.

Mail in your CAST-A-LIGHT donation to: Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z7 P 250 763-7161 F 250 763-9116.

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'The Food Bank hamper and the Tiny Bundles program has helped us to get through.' (Photo: Contributed)

Alice & John: proud new parents

by Contributed - Story: 51656
Dec 28, 2009 / 7:00 am

Alice and John found out they were pregnant. They were very excited and looking forward to their new addition. Both of them were working and making ends meet but got concerned with the nutrition in the food they were now feeding their unborn baby. They could make it although they weren’t able to afford any extra’s or the fresh food that would be better for them and their baby.

Alice’s support worker told her about the Tiny Bundles Program through the Food Bank. They decided to go and check out the program to see if they could actually get some help. They registered at that time and have been receiving the diapers and wipes and more nutritional food through the Tiny Bundles program for their two-month-old baby. John continues to work two jobs but it is still a challenge to make ends meet and buy the things like diapers and wipes for their baby.

"The Food Bank hamper and the Tiny Bundles program has helped us to get through when we don’t have enough money for food or diapers. It helps us to be able to provide more nutritional choices for us and our baby until we can do it on our own.

We appreciate the fresh food and the baby supplies and just want others to know that it does make a difference to our family."

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Please indicate if you wish for your name not to be listed on Castanet along with your donation amount – we automatically list it if the donor does not indicate otherwise.

Make a donation on Castanet (www.castanet.net) CAST-A-LIGHT Campaign from November 25th to December 31st, 2009. ( A tax receipt will be emailed to you for your donation)

Drop your CAST-A-LIGHT donation off at the Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street (Downtown Kelowna) Between 8-4 Monday-Friday.

Mail in your CAST-A-LIGHT donation to: Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z7 P 250 763-7161 F 250 763-9116.

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'When my son came through the doors with a sandwich and a smile I knew I was doing the right thing.' (Photo: Contributed)

Sandy: tough times made bearable

by Contributed - Story: 51654
Dec 25, 2009 / 7:00 am

Sandy never expected this to happen to her and knows that without the help of the Food Bank that her circumstances could be very different! She is grateful but as she tells her story her heart sinks…

"The cupboards were empty - we had no more money and nowhere to turn. My son was hungry and I had no other options. We went for a walk to the Kelowna Food Bank – and although I had mixed emotions and feelings I knew it was what I needed to do for my son. We walked in and I asked how the program worked and told them our story. I had tears in my eyes as I started to tell our story. Just then my son spoke up and said he was hungry! It is hard to hear those words when you have no means to do anything about it.

They took my son to make a sandwich while I got registered. I was in tears but when my son came through the doors with a sandwich and a smile I knew I was doing the right thing. It isn’t easy having to walk through the doors and believe me I had mixed emotions however I knew that things would get better and this was only temporary. The Kelowna Food Bank has been there for me and one day when things turn around I hope to give back to them."

Sandy is not sure how she would do it without the extra help! It is one day at a time and she is very grateful to those who reach out to the Food Bank. It has made a hard situation for her and her son a little more bearable.

"I know that I won’t always have to turn to the Food Bank but it sure helps as a parent that I can get the help I need in our challenging times."

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Please indicate if you wish for your name not to be listed on Castanet along with your donation amount – we automatically list it if the donor does not indicate otherwise.

Make a donation on Castanet (www.castanet.net) CAST-A-LIGHT Campaign from November 25th to December 31st, 2009. ( A tax receipt will be emailed to you for your donation)

Drop your CAST-A-LIGHT donation off at the Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street (Downtown Kelowna) Between 8-4 Monday-Friday.

Mail in your CAST-A-LIGHT donation to: Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z7 P 250 763-7161 F 250 763-9116.

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The Food Bank helps to provide healthy lunches and snacks. (Photo: Contributed)

Koreena: nutrition is important

by Contributed - Story: 51653
Dec 24, 2009 / 7:00 am

Koreena has lived in Kelowna for just over two years. She is a single parent with two boys aged 13 and 6 years old. Koreena was working and then things changed once she was laid off from her job. Struggling to make ends meet and finding it challenging each month to feed her family, Koreena had to look for help.

Koreena turned to the Kelowna Food Bank. She accesses the monthly hampers almost each month to ensure she has food on the table. It is especially appreciated to fill the kids lunches with nutritious snacks. She also is grateful for the fruits and vegetables as those are expensive and she can’t always include them in her groceries.

Koreena is in the stage of rebuilding for her family. She hopes to be able to continue her schooling to finish the second half of her degree. Things are looking brighter for her family as she now has more support from her extended family who just moved to be closer to her. She said it will make Christmas a bit brighter for her and her boys with more family close by.

Koreena would like to say to those who donate that she appreciates it very much and for her every little bit helps. Donors need to know that her situation would be a lot more difficult without this support to get her and her family through these tough times.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Please indicate if you wish for your name not to be listed on Castanet along with your donation amount – we automatically list it if the donor does not indicate otherwise.

Make a donation on Castanet (www.castanet.net) CAST-A-LIGHT Campaign from November 25th to December 31st, 2009. ( A tax receipt will be emailed to you for your donation)

Drop your CAST-A-LIGHT donation off at the Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street (Downtown Kelowna) Between 8-4 Monday-Friday.

Mail in your CAST-A-LIGHT donation to: Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z7 P 250 763-7161 F 250 763-9116.

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As a previous donor to the Food Bank, Michelle is thankful for their help. (Photo: Contributed)

Michelle: life turns full circle

by Contributed - Story: 51652
Dec 23, 2009 / 7:00 am

Michelle was born and raised in Kelowna and returned here about ten years ago. Michelle and her ex-husband co-parent their two kids aged 12 and 9. About a year and a half ago life changed for their family. Michelle’s business had run its course and she had to close down. This meant Michelle who had run a successful business for 10 years now had to re-enter the workforce.

Michelle had to turn to others for help as she needed to upgrade her skills to be considered by employers even though she had run and managed her own business. Michelle’s health set her back during her pursuit even though most of the time with the support of family she was able to make things work.

Michelle is humbled by how life changes quickly and you can never really be prepared for it. Michelle, being a previous donor to the Food Bank, now had to ask for help – she was shocked how things go full circle. It wasn’t the easiest thing to do but with the help of the staff and volunteers she did what she had to do. At the same time as she was getting healthier her ex-husband’s health was compromised and so he was not able to provide the previous support they had counted on. He was doing what he could to support the kids but he is not able to work as his illness is terminal.

Even with all of this Michelle remains positive. She is getting healthier and is enrolled in school in January in a program to work in our community giving back to others. She is hopeful that her family won’t have to visit the Food Bank each month and that she will soon be on the other end of giving donations again.

Michelle wants to thanks donors who give to the Kelowna Food Bank as she now knows first hand how important these donations are – especially as a previous donor herself. She knows that her family is going through a trying time but that she knows that they have a plan to make things better in the future. Without the Kelowna Food Bank Michelle knows that it would be much harder for her family who is in temporary need of help!

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Please indicate if you wish for your name not to be listed on Castanet along with your donation amount – we automatically list it if the donor does not indicate otherwise.

Make a donation on Castanet (www.castanet.net) CAST-A-LIGHT Campaign from November 25th to December 31st, 2009. ( A tax receipt will be emailed to you for your donation)

Drop your CAST-A-LIGHT donation off at the Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street (Downtown Kelowna) Between 8-4 Monday-Friday.

Mail in your CAST-A-LIGHT donation to: Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z7 P 250 763-7161 F 250 763-9116.

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The Tiny Bundles Program is a huge relief during hard times. (Photo: Contributed)

Heather & Dave: support is a huge gift

by Contributed - Story: 51517
Dec 22, 2009 / 7:00 am

Heather and her husband Dave moved to the Okanagan 12 years ago for a job opportunity for her husband. They had always planned to have a big family and for them this move was all they could have hoped for to make this happen.

Dave and Heather have six children aged 14, 11, 9, 7, 3 and 4 months. Dave was working steady until earlier this fall when the economic times meant that the company he worked for needed to let some people go. This change meant some challenges for their family. They had never needed help before and when their circumstances changed quickly they had to look for support. Heather heard through a friend that she should talk to the Food Bank.

Heather was hesitant as she didn’t think it was for families like hers and she assumed it was for others in different circumstances. Heather was surprised they helped families like hers that were having temporary hardship but was truly grateful. She soon learned that people from all walks of life go to the Food Bank for temporary help! The staff really helped walk her through and understood their circumstances.

With a young family, Heather also found out about the Tiny Bundles Program. This program was a such huge relief as it helped to provide diapers, wipes and formula which were expensive and helped them to stretch their dollars. Heather continues to access the Kelowna Food Bank for her family but is hopeful that things will turn around for them.

Heather would like to tell donors that she is grateful to be able to have their help and that it helps them get through until things turnaround for her and her family.

She sees the food she receives as a true gift and knows how very much her family appreciates it.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Please indicate if you wish for your name not to be listed on Castanet along with your donation amount – we automatically list it if the donor does not indicate otherwise.

Make a donation on Castanet (www.castanet.net) CAST-A-LIGHT Campaign from November 25th to December 31st, 2009. ( A tax receipt will be emailed to you for your donation)

Drop your CAST-A-LIGHT donation off at the Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street (Downtown Kelowna) Between 8-4 Monday-Friday.

Mail in your CAST-A-LIGHT donation to: Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z7 P 250 763-7161 F 250 763-9116.

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Thanks to those who do give as it really does make a difference. (Photo: Contributed)

Jennifer: thankful for support

by Contributed - Story: 51516
Dec 21, 2009 / 7:00 am

Jennifer has lived in the Okanagan for several years. She has two children a boy and a girl aged 10 and 4. Jennifer is a single parent trying to make ends meet.

Jennifer accesses the Food Bank on and off depending on additional financial items that come up for the family. She tries hard to stretch their money but sometimes they come up short. She lives month to month and day to day and it hasn’t been easy.

Jennifer really appreciates getting the personal hygiene items, fresh vegetables and fruits, dairy and meat when it is available. Life for Jennifer and her family would be much more difficult if they didn’t have this support.

Jennifer would like to encourage donors to continue to give food or financial contributions to the Food Bank as it is a much needed service for individuals and families. She appreciates the support and is glad to have somewhere to turn when they are in need.

Thanks to those who do give as it really does make a difference.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Please indicate if you wish for your name not to be listed on Castanet along with your donation amount – we automatically list it if the donor does not indicate otherwise.

Make a donation on Castanet (www.castanet.net) CAST-A-LIGHT Campaign from November 25th to December 31st, 2009. ( A tax receipt will be emailed to you for your donation)

Drop your CAST-A-LIGHT donation off at the Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street (Downtown Kelowna) Between 8-4 Monday-Friday.

Mail in your CAST-A-LIGHT donation to: Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z7 P 250 763-7161 F 250 763-9116.

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The Food Bank provides the basics during difficult family times. (Photo: Contributed)

Juggling life: Jennifer and Alex

by Contributed - Story: 51512
Dec 18, 2009 / 7:00 am

Jennifer and Alex have lived in the Okanagan for 20 years. They have two girls aged 5 and 3. Alex was working in the construction industry and Jennifer was self employed to work around her daughter's and husband's schedule. Their daughter requires regular medication and so it meant that she could not be put in daycare. The family juggled their schedules to make things work.

Alex’s work in the construction industry as a labourer slowed down extensively and so his income was more sporadic and less consistent. Jennifer was running her own business and things were going well. When Jennifer’s sister became ill she asked for help as she knew it would be a matter of time before she could no longer take care of herself. Being part of the extended family meant that they had to step in and even though she wouldn’t change it for the world it did mean some hardships for their family. Jennifer had to stop working and become a caregiver as well as maintain her family schedule. Her husband continued to pick up work where he could and most of the time they could make things work.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Please indicate if you wish for your name not to be listed on Castanet along with your donation amount – we automatically list it if the donor does not indicate otherwise.

Make a donation on Castanet (www.castanet.net) CAST-A-LIGHT Campaign from November 25th to December 31st, 2009. ( A tax receipt will be emailed to you for your donation)

Drop your CAST-A-LIGHT donation off at the Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street (Downtown Kelowna) Between 8-4 Monday-Friday.

Mail in your CAST-A-LIGHT donation to: Kelowna Community Food Bank at 1265 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z7 P 250 763-7161 F 250 763-9116.

Jennifer finds it the hardest at the beginning of the month as their rent takes up a lot of what is coming in and depending on what else is needed there can be little left for food. She only accesses this service from the Food Bank when she needs it. It was hard to go there and she felt like she had failed but had to go anyway. The volunteers and staff at the Food Bank helped her through in knowing that there service is meant for people in temporary need of food. She found comfort in having a place to turn.

Jennifer is back working and hopes that her husband will soon be back working with things beginning to pick up. Life was rolling along for them when financial hardship hit them when they least expected it. She wants to tell everyone that this experience has reminded her to give while you can as sometime when you least expect you could need this service too.

She hopes that donors know that her family is truly grateful and that they appreciate the help and her girls love getting cereal, eggs and milk and other basics.

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Donate online:

Questions call: 250-763-7161

Donations will automatically be recognized online. If you wish your contribution to be anonymous please email info@kelownafoodbank.com

Every amount counts!

Top Cast-a-light Donors

Personal

Allen & Sherry Huva $1,000.00
Clinton Sharples $580.00
Jayne Brooks $500.00

1-25 Employees

Kel-West Carriers Ltd. $1,200.00
Robeka Projects Inc. $500.00
H. Johnson Holdings Ltd. $300.00

Recent Challenges

I challenge all brokers and mortgage specialists to make a $50 donation....this is minimal. Lets make it happen!!
Every little bit helps! Stan's Chipping would like to challenge other tree removal companies to support our community and "Give a Little Bit" 75.00 isn't much,but it helps!
$1,000 CHALLENGE from Monavie Connection Ltd. to other home based businesses to donate to Kelowna Food Bank.
I would like to challenge YOU to give one thing up for one week. ie: going out for coffee, lunch etc and donate those proceeds to the FOOD BANK!

Cast-a-light Donors

Kel-West Carriers Ltd. $1200.00
Allen & Sherry Huva $1000.00
Clinton Sharples $580.00
Connie Rose $500.00
Wes Fawcett $500.00
William Mackie $500.00
Robeka Projects Inc. $500.00
Kerry & Rhonda Leong $500.00
Roger Cumming $500.00
Jordan Hettinga $500.00
Steve Wile $500.00
Jayne Brooks $500.00
Graham Lowe $500.00
Laura Tessmer $500.00
Barbara Farquhar $500.00
Albert Chu $500.00
Donald Greer $500.00
Alain Oenema $434.60
William Farley $400.00
Richard Skrapek $400.00
Brent Carmichael $360.00
Michael Sidoni $300.00
H. Johnson Holdings Ltd. $300.00
Ali Jamal $250.00
Tracey Cambridge $250.00
Peter Borszcz $250.00
Richard McIntyre $200.00
Alex Campbell $200.00
Anne O'Keefe $200.00
Dolores Caswall $200.00
Stan Young $200.00
William & Dolores Caswell $200.00
Cameron McIntyre $200.00
David Jones $200.00
Shaundra Ihas $200.00
Bill Gladstone $200.00
June Elliott $200.00
Harry Kaufmann $200.00
Maureen McIntyre $200.00
Adam Watchorn $160.00
Wendy Shafer $150.00
Heather Z. Geni $150.00
Neil McGill $150.00
Rob Strathearn $150.00
The Lakeshore Christmas Fund $150.00
Eckhart Figura $120.00
Darren Voyer $100.00
Jesse Wall $100.00
Raymond Fisette $100.00
Anonymous $100.00
Richard Turley $100.00
Dr. Hugh and Valerie Javin $100.00
Barbara McWilliams $100.00
Paul Winger $100.00
Reuben Marks $100.00
Adam Romano $100.00
Sharon Pollock $100.00
Janet Stein $100.00
Corrie & Gary Maddaford $100.00
John Patterson $100.00
David Knapp $100.00
Cecile OBrien $100.00
Marlene Byrka $100.00
Barb Bailey $100.00
Judith Brager $100.00
Brian Bowkett $100.00
Russ Horton $100.00
D. Myhr $100.00
Lisa Hilts $100.00
Leslie Falk $100.00
Albert Borch $100.00
Janice Ott $100.00
Anonymous $100.00
Arnica Wills $100.00
Jason Neumann $100.00
Dave Driedger $100.00
Anna Martin $90.00
Platinum Personnel $90.00
Thomas Paterson $75.00
Stan Korzinski $75.00
Kevin & Kelly Falkingham $70.00
Sharon Pfenning $60.00
Marcel Lavanchy $60.00
Paul Bailey $50.00
Dan Atkinson $50.00
James Riordan $50.00
Gary Willis $50.00
Judy Ronacher $50.00
Gywwne Harries $50.00
Hugh Phillip $50.00
Clarisse Gatti $50.00
In acknowledgement of Mark O'Hara for all you do to make a difference in our community and beyond. $50.00
Holly Miyasaki $50.00
Bonnie / Bob Peressimi $50.00
Michelle Lawrence $50.00
Kathy Sharp $50.00
Shelley Remington $50.00
Douglas Mehus $50.00
Audrey Caralson $50.00
Melanie Wasylyshen $50.00
Debbie Handley $50.00
Victoria Graham $50.00
Kathy Kumstar $50.00
Wade Steele $50.00
Catherine Sylvain $50.00
Lavina Suen $50.00
John Vos $50.00
Wayne Darlington $50.00
Lynda McGowan $50.00
Ken Murray $50.00
Jaclyn Alexcee $50.00
Susanne Hirschmiller $50.00
Lynsay Pickard $50.00
Amanda Warman $50.00
Donald Greer $35.00
Marcella A. Percy $35.00
Gary Wolfe $35.00
Debra Stuart $35.00
Sandy Ciolfi $35.00
Saskia Makela $35.00
Henriette Faber $35.00
Ryan Dolman $35.00
Val Anderson $35.00
Stephanie Swaisland $35.00
Karla McFadden $35.00
Tom Warshawski $35.00
Debra Stuart $35.00
Harold B. Henderson $35.00
Genevieve Balkan $35.00
Earl Doyle $35.00
Dawn McLaughlan $35.00
Shaundra Ihas $35.00
Marcella A. Percy $35.00
Lenetta Thordarson $35.00
Paul Levinsen $35.00
Cathy Stashyn $35.00
Paul Hasselback $35.00
Leanna Peleshytyk $35.00
Gary Johnston $35.00
Judith Novakowski $35.00
Laura Tessmer $35.00
Gary Johnston $35.00
Judith Novakowski $35.00
Rod McAuley $35.00
Jason Siebenga $35.00
Leanna Peleshytk $35.00
Sandra Ciolfi $35.00
Heather McInnes $35.00
H, Wayne Allan $35.00
Shawn David Friesen $35.00
Harold B. Henderson $35.00
Robert Conzatti $35.00
Gail Temple $35.00
Sharon Shepherd $35.00
Robert Williams $35.00
Nick Aubin $35.00
Joni Metherell $35.00
Lisa Wyatt $35.00
Clint Sharples $35.00
Tanya Gellner $30.00
Dana Osborne $30.00
Nancy Hillmer $30.00
Elaine Mori $25.00
Edward Haasdyk $25.00
North Country Appraisals $25.00
Griffin Seed $25.00
Tanya Traverse $25.00
George Grinnell $25.00
Betsy Buchanan $25.00
Ian & Anne McPherson $25.00
Brian Gares $25.00
Elaine Dolbel $25.00
Cheryl Kuyvenhoven $25.00
Brian Hukazono $25.00
Wayne Angman $25.00
Aaron Reynoldson $20.00
Wade Steel $20.00
Vikki Murray $20.00
Doug & Wanda McMechan $20.00
Joanne Desaultels $20.00
Anonymous $20.00
Paul Bohn $20.00
Richard Turley $20.00
Yacht Art $20.00
Rhonda Smith $20.00
Grace & Albert Popoff $20.00
Geri Redding $20.00
Mary C. Smith $20.00
Brent Carmichael $20.00
Marvin McGill $15.00
Danielle Binne $10.00
Tricia Thomas $10.00
Anita Chan $10.00
Tara Hawes $10.00

About Cast A Light

Castanet.net has partnered with the Kelowna Community Food Bank to raise much needed funds, food, and toys for children and families in our community.

Our goal this year is to raise $100,000 with all finds going to programs at the Kelowna Community Food Bank.

Your donation to the third annual Cast A Light Campaign will provide a brighter future for those less fortunate in our community.
The Kelowna Community Food Bank will acknowledge all gifts to the Cast A Light Campaign. Tax receipts are mailed for donations in the amount of $10 or more with addresses provided.

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About the Food Bank

The Kelowna Community Food Bank is a self-supporting non-profit organization, raising food and funds through donations, special events, community food drives and local and national sponsors. The Food Bank is operated by a volunteer board of directors, 8 staff members and more than 100 volunteers who contribute over 20,000 hours annually, providing essential services including food collection, distribution and sorting, hamper preparation, client assistance and referrals, and special event planning and fundraising.

The Kelowna Community Food Bank was established in 1983 to provide short-term support to Kelowna families and individuals in need of temporary assistance. Since then the mission has grown to help alleviate chronic hunger and poverty in the Central Okanagan by providing our clients with a 5 to 7 day supply of healthy food on a monthly basis. Annually, we serve more than 30,000 persons including nearly 10,000 children, distributing over $2 million in food.

The Kelowna Food Bank is a member of The BC Association of Food Banks and the Canadian Association of Food Banks (CAFB).

1265 Ellis Street
Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z7

Phone: 250-763-7161
Fax: 250-763-9116
Email: info@kcfb.ca
http://www.kelownafoodbank.com/

Family profiles on this page have been provided by the Kelowna Community Food Bank.

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