A local grocery store is helping keep Kelowna residents food secure with the annual Peter91裸聊视频檚 Your Independent Grocer Spring Food Drive.
91裸聊视频淢any Kelowna residents are facing food insecurity and rely on their local food bank for help,91裸聊视频� says Peter Boyd, store owner. 91裸聊视频淟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. We91裸聊视频檝e seen firsthand how generous Kelowna community members are, and we know that they will continue to support their neighbours in need.91裸聊视频�
In 2022, it is estimated there were over 1.4 million visits to B.C. food banks.
91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e thrilled to be a part of the annual Peter91裸聊视频檚 Your Independent Grocer Spring Food Drive,91裸聊视频� said RayAnn Gruza of Central Okanagan Community Foodbank Society. 91裸聊视频淎s more Kelowna residents visit our food bank, the support of the community helps us keep our doors open and shelves stocked. We91裸聊视频檙e so grateful to have their support along with organizations like Loblaw.91裸聊视频�
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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