A signature Credit Union cause, Feed the Valley, is filling food bank shelves at a rapid rate.
The cause, along with the Full Cupboard, has surpassed the $3 million mark 91裸聊视频� a significant milestone in the fight against hunger.
Specifically in the Vernon, Lumby and Armstrong communities, Feed the Valley (the signature cause for Valley First) has donated nearly $215,000 in support of local food banks.
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91裸聊视频淭his is simply an incredible achievement,91裸聊视频� said Launi Skinner, CEO of First West Credit Union.
91裸聊视频淭o say we91裸聊视频檙e thrilled would be an understatement. It91裸聊视频檚 been so heartwarming to see how our teams, members and community partners have come together and embraced our signature cause over the years.
91裸聊视频淭o put it into perspective, $3 million is equivalent to providing nearly nine-million meals to hungry children and families throughout British Columbia 91裸聊视频� an amazing feat.
91裸聊视频淭ogether, we91裸聊视频檙e making a significant impact in our communities and I91裸聊视频檓 so inspired by the compassion and generosity of everyone who have supported our community programs.91裸聊视频�
In addition to the $3 million raised, close to 182,000 pounds of food have been collected as part of Feed the Valley and the Full Cupboard.
91裸聊视频淔ood security is a cause that91裸聊视频檚 near and dear to our hearts,91裸聊视频� said Susan Byrom, executive director, First West Community Investment and First West Foundation.
91裸聊视频淎t its most basic, our signature cause raises much needed food, funds and awareness for our local food banks, and in doing so, we91裸聊视频檙e able to deepen our partnership with food-focused non-profit organizations.
91裸聊视频漈oday, we directly support 33 per cent of British Columbia91裸聊视频檚 food banks 91裸聊视频� 11 in each of our communities 91裸聊视频� and indirectly partner with all 100 B.C. food banks through our partnership with Food Banks BC.
91裸聊视频淭his is a huge milestone for our signature cause programs, and I91裸聊视频檓 very proud be a part of an organization that91裸聊视频檚 so committed to making a real difference and improving the lives our local citizens and communities.91裸聊视频�
Laura Lansink, executive director of Food Banks BC, also notes the impact the Full Cupboard and Feed the Valley have had in supporting hunger initiatives and organizations throughout B.C.
91裸聊视频淔irst West Credit Union and its regional divisions have been long-time and passionate supporters of our local food banks throughout the province,91裸聊视频� Lansink said.
91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 through partners like them that we91裸聊视频檙e able to ensure no one in our communities goes hungry. Thank you to everyone who91裸聊视频檝e supported these programs 91裸聊视频� your generosity is inspiring.91裸聊视频�
Launched in March 2010, Feed the Valley is a community investment program created by Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union.
The program aims to raise food, funds and awareness for food banks throughout B.C.91裸聊视频檚 Okanagan, Similkameen and Thompson regions.
After Feed the Valley gained immense traction in just three years, First West replicated the program and launched the Full Cupboard at Envision Financial in March 2013, and at Island Savings in August 2016.
Community members can support the programs by donating non-perishable food items or making cash donations at their nearest Valley First branches. All donations of more than $20 are tax deductible.
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