The holiday season is behind us but the generosity of this community sticks with me!
Every year at this time the Community Harvest Food Bank sends out large food and toy hampers to over 270 households in the Castlegar area. This could not have been done without the help of an awesome team of volunteers, the Robson, Tarry's, Ootischenia and Castlegar Fire Departments, school food drives, business food bins, local grocery stores and the Sandman Hotel for the use of their banquet room.
Thank you to everyone from large corporations to individuals who donated cash that can be used by the food bank throughout the year to purchase what is needed. A huge thank you to all!
On behalf of the Community Harvest Food Bank and those who benefitted from your generosity,
Val Field
Castlegar, B.C.