Hunger and poverty are consistently linked to poorer health and learning outcomes. Proper nutrition is, and always will be, a vital link in the chain of good health. The Central Okanagan Food Bank provides nutritional food support to 4,500 registered clients each month - 34% of which are children and youth and another 20% are seniors living on a fixed income. It is not uncommon for us to assist over 100 households per day, averaging about 54,000 people each year. It can be extremely difficult for the average person to ask for help, especially for food. Many will struggle silently and come close to losing their homes and cars or will go without medication or utilities for extended periods of time. By supporting the Central Okanagan Food Bank you allow your neighbours the option to pay their bills, and for us the opportunity to help them with their food. As the largest food bank in the Interior of BC we operate out of two locations, one in Kelowna and one in West Kelowna, and rely on the generosity of the community to support the work we do through the donation of food, funds, and time. Thank you for your support!