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Summerland Food Bank back in business and planning ahead for bigger space
The food bank says demand has risen by 20 families since 2025 and it is seeking cash donations for a larger, purpose-built site.
- The Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre has resumed regular hours at the Summerland Alliance Church, operating Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with plans to relocate to a larger 4,000 square foot facility on Henry Avenue in spring 2027.
- Power outages during the Bald Range wildfire, which began on Aug. 7, left many households without refrigerated food as 20,000 residents evacuated Summerland and surrounding areas. Many now require assistance from the food bank.
- Coordinator Jennifer Avery of the Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre reported usage increased by around 20 families compared to 2025, with the facility now serving an average of 120 families monthly and eight to 10 new registrations each month.
- To fund the Henry Avenue expansion, the organization submitted a $250,000 capital project grant application to Community Gaming. Local MLA Amelia Boultbee visited Friday to provide a letter of support for the project.
- Over 600 individuals, including 153 children, accessed the food bank last year, and president Janet Peake stated, "Having more space, especially specifically designed space, is critical to help meet the anticipated demand.
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Summerland Food Bank sees increased need following wildfire
The Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre has been receiving donations of non-perishable food items following the Bald Range wildfire. The wildfire, which began on Aug. 7, resulted in the evacuation of the entire community of Summerland, along with evacuations in surrounding areas. An estimated 20,000 people were evacuated. During the wildfire, around 40 structures in Summerland were damaged or destroyed, as well as around 150 structures outs…
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