Central Okanagan Foundation Volunteer Organization of the Year Award

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. 

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

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 2022.
• Past information may be included, but should primarily be regarding the current award year.

Check back in fall 2023 for information about the 49th annual awards nomination period.