Kamloops Food Bank

Kamloops area food banks receive record donation; labour council says more help still needed

KAMLOOPS - Generous donations and deliveries have helped local food banks this year, but according to the president of the Kamloops District Labour Council there needs to be a shift in government to meet the increasing needs of British Columbians accessing the food bank. The council participated in the Protein for People program, a non-profit...

Help for Kamloops Food Bank arrives from Calgary

KAMLOOPS – A 53-foot trailer delivered $50,000 worth of reclaimed food from Calgary to the Kamloops Food Bank this week. The Calgary Food Bank, a strong supporter of nearby foodbanks, started donating to Kamloops roughly three years ago, and the Aug. 11 delivery came at just the right time for the local food bank. “They...

How you can give back to the community at Christmas

KAMLOOPS - The holidays are meant to be a time for celebrating but for many people the holidays are even more of a struggle. There are dozens of charities in the city that aim to help those who are struggling right now and throughout the year but here we offer a look at ones that...

Kamloops food bank raises nearly $40K for holiday season

KAMLOOPS - Hundreds flocked to catch a glimpse of the Canadian Pacific holiday train to watch Jim Cuddy and Tracey Brown perform, drink some hot chocolate and cheer on Santa Claus, but the holiday spirit didn't end there.  The Tuesday evening event, set up to collect food and cash donations for the Kamloops food bank,...