Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Returns for 2024
The BC Thanksgiving Food Drive (BCTFD) is holding its 17th annual event and invites residents of Vernon and Coldstream to participate from September 7 to September 21. This province-wide initiative supports food banks by collecting non-perishable food and financial donations.
Last year, the drive collected 29,787 pounds of food in Vernon/Coldstream, contributing to the 21,800 volunteer hours logged across more than 100 communities in BC. Volunteers will once again distribute donation bags between September 17 and 19, with collections scheduled for the morning of Saturday, September 21.
Participants are encouraged to donate nutritious non-perishable items, avoiding foods high in added sugar, salt, and fats. Monetary donations are also welcome to help purchase fresh produce and other perishable goods.
Donations:
Food Items: Prioritize non-perishables with low sugar, salt, and fat.
Monetary Donations: Visit bctfooddrive.org/donate or drop off food at Save-On-Foods or the Food Bank (House of Hope, 3303 – 32nd Ave, Vernon).
For more details or to support the drive, visit the official website or your local participating grocery stores. https://vernonhouseofhope.com/food-bank
Vernon, Coldstream Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
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