Food bank visits have increased by five per cent since 2019 to 131,000 annual visits across the province, said Food Banks B.C.
The fundraising campaign raised $942,168 from November 12 to Dec. 31 in support of Food Banks B.C., which supports 106 food banks throughout the province.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter.
“Our customers continue to show tremendous commitment to supporting those in need, particularly when it comes to supporting people within their own communities.” The stores have raised more than $3.4 million for Food Banks B.C. since their partnership started in April 2020. Food Banks B.C. executive director Dan Huang-Taylor said the support is needed more than ever as British Columbians turn to food banks in record numbers.
According to the organization, food bank visits have increased by five per cent since 2019 to 131,000 annual visits. B.C. food banks provide more than 125,000 meals through shelters, soup kitchens, and school lunch programs.
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