The eighth annual Global Okanagan Foodbank Fundraising campaign raised a record amount for local foodbanks.
The Your Okanagan Calendar campaign began Nov. 1 and concluded Dec. 31 with 100 per cent of all funds raised going to the food bank of donators’ choice.
“We’re very thankful for everyone involved in the campaign — from our sponsors who help us out with this [and] to our viewers who send us photos all year round,” said Global Okanagan news manager Chris Sobon.
Thanks to our viewers, Global Okanagan has donated a record amount to food banks in our valley: over $146,000.
That money will help support foodbanks as they navigate a rise in demand, price hikes in grocery costs and supply chain issues. At the Peachland Foodbank, they continue to help a growing client list.
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