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December 10, 2010 Peachland, BC
Volume 06 | Number 49
Donations steady, but the need is high
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Peachland Lions president Dan Rouleau (left) and member chair Glenn Platts (right) present Judy Bedford with a sizeable cheque for $3,670 for the Peachland food bank. $3,000 of that is their regular annual donation, while the remaining $670 was collected through donations from their hotdog barbecue at this year’s Christmas Light Up. Photo Cindy Fortin
By Cindy Fortin It’s a busy time of year for local food banks, the need has never been greater. The Peachland Food Bank is of no exception. According to Judy Bedford of the Peachland Food Bank, survival in these tough economic times means families who might never have considered themselves in need of a simple meal, are knocking on the food bank door. “A lot more families in the area are coming in to get food. Where they would normally try to make it work, they are at the end of their rope.” She is seeing a greater number of working families with children, as well as those with disabilities, and trades people who can not collect EI. Her recipient list is already at the same number as last year, yet the two busiest weeks still lay ahead. Bedford says it is not uncommon to receive a call these days from first time re-
cipients who are shy and embarrassed to ask for help. But they shouldn’t be, she says. “Everyone has a need, and there is no shame in having a need. We just want to help them over this little hump, because if people get to far down it is hard to get back up. It’s hard to pull up your socks if you don’t have any. This is just a temporary fix until you are able to get new socks.” Fortunately, donations have been forthcoming to the food bank, from local businesses, clubs and organizations, and regular citizens. Monetary donations are always essential for a food bank and are used to the fill the gap of items needed, such as fresh produce, milk and bread. Only non-perishable items should be dropped off at various donation bins around town. Gifts are particularly imcontinued page 2 see Food Bank
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