At a time when so many are struggling to make ends meet, the Nature91裸聊视频檚 Fare Markets community has risen to the challenge to help feed those in need.

The organic grocery and wellness chain91裸聊视频檚 seven B.C. stores have already collected more than 12,000 pounds of food bundles donated by customers 91裸聊视频� eclipsing the 8,000 pounds of food raised last year.

91裸聊视频淲e have an amazing community. It91裸聊视频檚 heartwarming to see our customers91裸聊视频� generosity and to be a part of getting that food to the people who need it most,91裸聊视频� said Michael Sherwood, CEO, of the bundles that are available in stores to donate until Dec. 24. 91裸聊视频淲e know there91裸聊视频檚 so much on pressure on food banks right now as people turn to them for help, so we wanted to support our local food banks as much as possible this holiday season.91裸聊视频�

In addition to the bundles of food donated by customers, Nature91裸聊视频檚 Fare donated $60,000 to food banks in the communities it serves. At a time when non-profits and local producers, as well as individuals, are challenged with rising prices, Nature91裸聊视频檚 Fare continued to support causes and communities 91裸聊视频榗lose to home91裸聊视频� in 2022.

Locally, the following donations were made:

FOOD BANKS

Cash donations: $60,000

91裸聊视频� Vernon Salvation Army 91裸聊视频� $10,000

91裸聊视频� Central Okanagan Food Bank 91裸聊视频� $10,000

91裸聊视频� Penticton Salvation Army 91裸聊视频� $10,000

91裸聊视频� Langley Food Bank 91裸聊视频� $10,000

91裸聊视频� Sources Food Bank in White Rock 91裸聊视频� $10,000

91裸聊视频� Kamloops Food Bank 91裸聊视频� $10,000

This year, stores got an earlier start to setting out the prepared food bundles of everything from peanut butter and jam to baby care and breakfast essentials. So far, customers across B.C. stores have picked up and donated more than $25,000 worth of food. With food bank bundles still available until Christmas Eve, that total will continue to grow.

More than $54,000 was also donated through the three per cent club for non-profits. Groups such as day cares, school parent councils and extra-curricular activity groups collect their receipts and get a cheque for three per cent of their pre-tax total as a tax-free donation.

91裸聊视频淭hese are often very small and very hard-working local non-profits doing the important and often invisible work that improves everyday living for young families, so it91裸聊视频檚 a joy for us to help give these clubs a hand up and thank them for supporting our stores,91裸聊视频� said Sherwood.

A $5,000 donation was also made to the certifying body of organic foods, Organic BC, supports producers making the transition to become certified organic growers and advocates for a resilient organic sector in B.C.

91裸聊视频淓nvironment and sustainability is so important to the Nature91裸聊视频檚 Fare Markets community,91裸聊视频� says Sherwood. 91裸聊视频淎s is wellness and food security, so during these tough times, we91裸聊视频檙e proud to be a part of supporting local business in local communities.91裸聊视频�

roger@vernonmorningstar.com
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