Central Okanagan Foundation Volunteer Organization of the Year Award

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2022 Central Okanagan Foundation's Volunteer Organization of the Year Recipient

Central Okanagan Food Bank

The Central Okanagan Food Bank provides an essential service to those who suffer from food insecurity. In 2022, they served 5,500 individuals a month, provided 16,000 snack packs to children and youth, supplied 3,000 hampers to multiple transitional and supportive housing units and supported 98 Ukrainian refugee families. The Central Okanagan Food Bank also expanded their local programs to ensure no one in our community goes without. 


Award Criteria

  • Awarded to a volunteer organization that has provided outstanding community services, with direct benefits to the city of Kelowna.
  • Services may be related to the environment, health and social services; arts and culture; recreation; education; or neighborhood/community improvements.
  • Selections are based on the organization's achievements and contributions for the year 2023.
  • Past information may be included, but should primarily be regarding the current award year.

The recipient of this award will receive a $3,000 donation from Central Okanagan Foundation.

Nominations for the 49th annual Civic & Community Awards are now open until February 9, 2024. Please go to the online nomination form to submit a nomination.

Past Recipients of the Award
  • 2021 - Canadian Mental Health Association
  • 2020 - Central Okanagan Region Nutrition Society - Meals on Wheels 
  • 2019 - Project Literacy Central Okanagan Society
  • 2018 - Helping Out People Exploited (HOPE) Outreach
  • 2017 - Central Okanagan Search & Rescue
  • 2016 - Kelowna Gospel Mission
  • 2015 - Hands in Service
  • 2014 - United Way of the Central & South Okanagan Similkameen
  • 2013 - Freedom's Door
  • 2012 - Karis Support Society
  • 2011 - NOW Canada Society
  • 2010 - Canadian Mental Health Association
  • 2009 - Rotary Clubs of Kelowna 
  • 2008 - Kelowna Salvation Army
  • 2007 - Central Okanagan Hospice Association
  • 2006 - Rotary Club of Kelowna
  • 2005 - Central Okanagan Bursary & Scholarship Society
  • 2004 - C.O.R.N.S./Meals on Wheels
  • 2003 - Emergency Social Services
  • 2002 - Sunshine Dream for Kids
  • 2001 - Kelowna Community Resources Crisis Line
  • 2000 - Kelowna General Hospital Volunteers
  • 1999 - Kelowna Hostesses

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