Daniel: Grateful for the Food Bank

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Nov 25, 2009 / 4:30 am

Daniel moved to Kelowna with his family about four years ago. He lived in Penticton and moved to Kelowna with his mom and younger brother. Daniel began working shortly after they moved to Kelowna and recently moved out on his own. He has been employed with the same company for the last four years.

Daniel faced some challenges when the work began to slow down and so began to look for odd jobs to fill the gap. The slowdowns have usually come without warning and normally Daniel was able to pick up odd jobs to make ends meet. Daniel, now 20, has come across some challenges. He works a job pouring concrete as well as other odd jobs when things slow down. This year his additional jobs have not come through so he has struggled to make ends meet. This has meant Daniel turns to the Food Bank when he doesn’t have enough money to buy groceries.

When things slow down the odd jobs were harder to come by. Daniel took as much work as he could but it didn’t work out as it had in the past. Daniel continues to look for work and takes the jobs when he can get them if his regular work slows down. Sometimes it is just playing catch up when things happen so quickly and without warning.

Daniel appreciates the support of the community and the Food Bank and although he doesn’t have to go all the time, he still appreciates being able to get additional food. He is amazed that they are able to focus on nutritional food as well so he can continue to have food on his table.

He has noticed this year it is harder to make ends meet and to wants to say to donors that he really appreciates their support.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

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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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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.

View a Shaw TV segment from our 2007 campaign:

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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