News & Events

We are so delighted to receive $5,500 from SASCU, thank you!

We would like to thanks Eagle Bay Community Association for their generous donation of $2,000.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

The Sorrento Food Bank will be having their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2024 at 3:30 PM at the food bank office, 2804 Arnheim Road, Sorrento, BC.  This meeting is open to the public.

‘Wow’ Thank you New Horizons!

for your donation of $740 cheque to go towards the Sorrento Food Bank, this will be a BIG help for us.

We are very grateful and give a ‘BIG THANKS’ to the Sorrento Lions Club!

The Sorrento Lions Club donated a $1,500 cheque to go towards purchasing turkeys for our Christmas hampers this year.

A ‘BIG THANK YOU’ to the White Lake Fire Departments Annual Food Drive!

The White Lake 16th Annual Food Drive raised $3,255.00 as well as 1733.2 pounds of food.  We thank all of you who participated in the event as well as our faithful volunteers.

White Lake 16th Annual Food Drive: Tuesday December 5th ‘door to door’. 

The White Lake Fire Department will be going door to door collecting food, unwrapped gifts and money.  Your donations will be used to fill our shelves, that will be used to support those in need in the community.

CP Holiday Christmas Train: December 15th arrival time: 9:10pm

Performing will be Tyler Shaw and Kiesza*Please bring a donation to support the Sorrento Food Bank this holiday season.*

Thanksgiving Food Drive

WOW! We are so pleased to announce the amazing amount of support throughout our community for the Thanksgiving Food Drive. 6142.2 pounds of food and $775 in cash was donated in total. We could not have done this without the help of our dedicated and amazing volunteers who give their time and energy to make our food drive the success it was.  We are also happy to report we only had 7% of waste which means all of you generous people in our community did not give outdated items and we thank you so much for no using the food drive to “clean out your pantry”.  Out of all the bags that were delivered to peoples houses, we had a return of 25% from our gracious community. Thank you to all who contributed.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

The Sorrento Food Bank will be having their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 4:30 PM at the food bank office, 2804 Arnheim Road, Sorrento, BC.  This meeting is open to the public.

Christmas Hampers

December 28, 2020

The Sorrento Food Bank put together and delivered 50 Christmas hampers this year, bringing some food security to some very grateful recipients. Thanks to all who volunteered their time in organizing, putting together, and delivering these hampers. Shown below is just a portion of these hampers before they were fully put together!

Many Thanks to CP Rail

December 27, 2020

Covid-19 canceled many events this holiday season, and the CP Holiday Train was no exception. For many locals, viewing the train at its Notch Hill stop is a Christmas tradition, and for the food bank, this is one of our main opportunities for donations. Despite the cancellation, CP Rail came through for us and donated $4000, which is what they would have given us at this event. We are so thankful for this donation.

Sorrento Tirecraft Makes a Generous Donation

December 27, 2020

Sorrento Tirecraft is a regular donor to our food bank and this year they donated $3026 to us. They donated $2 from each and every tire they sell to charity. Thank you to Tirecraft! Pictured below is Ross Peterson from the food bank and Dustin Harasym from Sorrento Tirecraft.

Thank You Save On Foods!

December 4, 2020

WOW! Talk about generous!!  We are absolutely amazed by, and so incredibly grateful for a donation of $2200 worth of food from Save On Foods #975 Salmon Arm.    We are so fortunate to live and work in a community where our service is valued and supported by so many.  Save On Foods #975 has truly shown us love, support and the spirit of Christmas.  Thank you!!  

Pierre and Marguerite Tremblay, our church liaisons from Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church in Blind Bay arrive at the food bank with the Save On Food donation.
Our volunteers will be very busy this week! 🙂

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank You White Lake!!

December 2, 2020

White Lake has done it again!  On December 1st the White Lake Fire Department held their annual food drive on behalf of our food bank and this year they brought in 2103.8 pounds of food and $2575.  We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support we receive from White Lake. Merry Christmas to you all! 

Eagle Bay  Fire Department Association

November 25, 2020

We would like to say a HUGE thank you to the members of the Eagle Bay Fire Department Association for their recent donation of $1500!  Those funds will go a long way to helping families in need this holiday season.  

The Sorrento Food Bank Needs You!

November 10, 2020

The Sorrento Food Bank’s team is made up of dedicated, like-minded people who wish to be of service to others.  Consider using your skills and energy to make a difference in the communities we serve.  

Our upcoming needs (as of February 2021) are for President and Secretary.

If you would like more information about either of these positions, or to find out other ways you can help, please contact the food bank and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.  We are open Wednesdays 9-3. 2804 Arnhem Road.

Christmas Hampers

November 10, 2020

If you know of an individual or a family that has come upon hard times this year and could benefit from a Christmas hamper, please contact our office by December 16th.  Christmas hampers will be delivered to recipients on December 23rd.

Christmas Donations

November 10, 2020

At the Sorrento Food Bank we rely on the generosity of our community members to help us provide for those in need in the areas we serve.  December is for sure the month in which we have the largest need, and the month in which we deliver our largest hampers which include small gifts for everyone in the family.  Here are a few ways that you can help:

  1. Donate non-perishable goods from our regular needs list (see below).
  2. Donate specialty items for the Christmas hampers such as olives, pickles, chocolates, fancy cookies, smoked oysters  & nuts.
  3. Donate a gift item for a child or an adult.
  4. Donate cash – we purchase fresh foods:  proteins, vegetables, dairy and grains for each hamper and your donation of cash goes a long way.
  5. Sponsor a hamper.  For more information on how to do this and what is involved please contact our office.

 

 

Donation for Christmas Turkeys & Hams

November 1, 2020

The Sorrento Lions Club donated $1500 to cover the cost of turkeys and hams in our Christmas hampers this year! We thank them for their generosity.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

November 1, 2020

Many thanks to all those you contributed to our Thanksgiving Food Drive, by making donations or by volunteering their time. We collected 6329 pounds of food and $550 in cash.

Celebration of Creativity Donation

October 27, 2020

The Food Bank gratefully received a $1000 donation from proceeds of the sale of a Celebration of Creativity book, a collaboration of written word and visual art from local writers and artists. Pictured below from left to right: Tina Hysop – Sorrento Food Bank Manager, Carmen Burt – Sorrento Food Bank Treasurer, Joyce Adrian Sotski – Third House Interactive, Debbie Turner – Shuswap Association of Writers. Photo by Shirley Bigelow Dekelver

 

Coming Your Way

September 19, 2020

Our Thanksgiving Food Drive is about to begin so watch for one of these bags at your door over the next few days. Fill it with non-perishable food items and leave it out before 9:00am next Saturday, September 26th, somewhere it is easily seen from the road. Our volunteers come back around to pick up your donations that day. Thanks in advance for your help in keeping our shelves stocked.

New to our Executive

September 14, 2020

We would like to welcome two new members on our executive. Carmen Burt (below left) has taken on the role of treasurer and Tanya Daughton (below right) is our new vice-president. We’re always looking for dedicated volunteers to join our team. If you would like information on ways that you could help the food bank, please call during office hours, Wednesdays from 9am to 3pm to enquire.

50K in May

July 5, 2020

Keeping your body moving is a big part of a healthy lifestyle, so a group of local individuals undertook the 50K in May Challenge. The idea was to run, walk, hike, or bike throughout the month of May and keep track of total mileage. In addition, they sought out people to sponsor them as they progressed through the challenge, with the proceeds going to the Sorrento Food Bank. Four people (all employees of Canada Post in Sorrento) managed to stay with the challenge and completed a total of 366km and raised $1119 for the food bank. Pictured below is Shelley Larsen, one of the participants, presenting the donation to Tina Hysop of the food bank.

Lighthouse Market Donation

April 22, 2020

Thank you Sam and Eve from Sorrento Lighthouse Market for supporting our food bank with a huge donation of food. We are truly grateful for your support. Thank you also to all of their customers who have also donated food and money to the Sorrento Food Bank. Much appreciated!

Our Response to COVID-19

March 24, 2020

During the current pandemic, our food bank is operating as usual with a few slight changes. We are still open our regular hours from 9-3 on Wednesdays. In an attempt to protect our clients, staff, volunteers and the general public, and to help stop the spread of COVID-19, we are temporarily locking our door and will be delivering our service in a different manner. Please knock on the door and we will come to assist you. If at all possible, please call ahead (250-253-3663) so that we can have the appropriate hamper ready for you.

Collection Box at the Lighthouse Market and the Blind Bay Village Grocer

March 24, 2020

The Lighthouse Market and the Blind Bay Village Grocer have kindly allowed us to place a bin for food bank donations in their stores. In recent months, donations have been down but the number of people who need our help has gone up. Due to COVID-19, we are expecting that need to increase even more. We are extremely thankful for the support we are receiving from both these stores and their customers.

Bag Ladies

March 7, 2020

Hilary Brown and Rose Collin from the Cedar Heights Community Association’s Bag Ladies for Food Banks group pose with Food Bank President, Ross Peterson and show the 72 reusable grocery bags that their group sewed for our food bank use. With plastic bags becoming scarce, this a real treat for us and for our clients. Thanks Ladies, much appreciated!!

CBC Food Bank Day

February 9, 2020

Thank you to CBC Radio, Food Banks BC, and all those who donated to CBC Food Bank Day. We have received a cheque for $4000 from that event.

Sorrento Tirecraft

February 9, 2020

Sorrento Tirecraft continues to be a major supporter of the Sorrento Food Bank. Pictured below is Ron Reimer of the Food Bank accepting a donation of $4204.00 from Dustin Harasym of Sorrento Tirecraft.

Thanks in 2019

January 16, 2020

We’d like to take a moment to thank the following individuals, organizations, and businesses who gave so generously to the Food Bank throughout 2019. Without you, it would not be possible to support those in need in our community:

Action Concrete Pumping (2014) Ltd.
Blind Bay Country Market
Blind Bay Village Grocer
Carlin Elementary Middle School
Catholic Women’s League – Our Lady of the Lake Parish
Church of Latter Day Saints
CP Rail
CSRD
Doug Kilback
Dr. Jenica Sorban
Dr. T.L.G. Bollans Inc.
Eagle Bay Community Association
Eagle Bay Community Church and Cemetery
Eagle Bay Fire Department Association
Food Banks BC
Food Banks Canada
IDA Munro’s Sorrento Prescriptions
Kamloops Okanagan Dairyman’s Association
Lighthouse Market
M. Robinson Consulting Inc.
Our Lady of the Lake Parish
Pennerosa Farms
River of Life Community Church
River of Life Community Church Youth Group
SASCU
Shuswap Deck & Rail
Shuswap Lake Estates
Shuswap Volunteer Fire Department
Sorrento Chiropractic Wellness Centre
Sorrento Elementary School
Sorrento Hair Fashions
Sorrento Parts and Service
Sorrento Place on The Lake
Sorrento Yoga Studio
Spinnaker Cafe
St. Mary’s Church
Talking Rock Ladies Golf Club
The Brotzel’s
TOPS Group
White Lake Volunteer Fire Department
And the many other generous members of the public who have donated to the food bank

CP Holiday Train

December 22, 2019

The CP Holiday Train made a stop at Notch Hill once again and it was one of the biggest turnouts ever. 1179.6 pounds of food and $1405.81 were donated by the public. Along with that, CP Rail donated $4000 to our food bank.

Shuswap Volunteer Fire Department 

December 22, 2019

The Shuswap Volunteer Fire Department held their annual food, fund and coat drive on December 14 & 15. They collected 181.6 pounds of food, $1042.85 and a large amount of warm clothing.

Sorrento Parts and Service

December 22, 2019

Our local tire store was generous enough to set aside $2 from every tire sold to go to the food bank. This resulted in a donation of $4204. Thank you to Sorrento Parts and Service.

Eagle Bay Fire Department Association

December 22, 2019

Many thanks to the Eagle Bay Fire Department Association who donated $1500 to our food bank recently.

White Lake Volunteer Fire Department Food Drive

December 16, 2019

The White Lake Volunteer Fire Department held their 12th annual food drive recently. They raised 1931.2 pounds of food and $1030.

Holiday Train

November 9, 2019

Mark the date for the annual visit of the CP Holiday Train. It is scheduled to pull into Notch Hill (across from the Hall) at 9:00pm on Saturday, Dec. 14th. This is a major event for the Food Bank, look for our volunteers by the hall and remember to bring a donation of food or money for the food bank.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

October 13, 2019

We are very grateful for the support and generosity of this community during the recent Thanksgiving Food Drive. We would like to extend special thanks to the Church of Latter Day Saints for their organization of the food drive, the volunteers who dropped off bags around the community and later picked up donations, and to the those who generously donated food. 3504.8 pounds of food donations came in, which helped to restock the food bank shelves, as you can see from the before and after photos below!

Want to Volunteer?

August 17, 2019

The Sorrento Food Bank is looking for a treasurer. This is a volunteer position requiring approximately 2 hours work per week. For more information please phone the food bank. Open Wednesday’s 250-253-3663.

Sorrento Centre Garden

August 16, 2019

Thanks to the Sorrento Centre Garden for their recent donation of fresh vegetables. They have committed to supplying the food bank with fresh vegetables throughout the summer when they have them available so that we have offer fresh, local produce to our clients. We are very grateful for their generosity.

Sorrento Chiropractic Wellness Centre

June 4, 2019

The Sorrento Chiropractic Wellness Centre continues to be a huge supporter of our food bank. Once again they have held a food drive on our behalf. The staff and clients of Dr. Darren and Mary McNaughton raised $997.00 in cash donations, while $300.00 came in from the staff and clients of Dr. Jenica Sorban. Collectively they brought in 478.6 lbs. of food donations! Thank you to everyone who contributed.  We are incredibly grateful for their support.

Carlin School Donates to the Food Bank

Mar 25, 2019

Pictured here is Ange Inskip of Carlin School and Tina Hysop, manager of the Sorrento Food Bank, with the donations from the Carlin School Spring Concert. Collected were 160.8 lbs of food and $161.90 in cash donations. Thank you so much!

 

Food Bank BC Perishable Food Refrigeration Grant

Jan 26, 2019

The Sorrento Food Bank has been awarded $27,435 from the Food Bank BC Perishable Food Refrigeration Grant. With these
funds we have been able to purchase two commercial freezers, one cooler, three stainless steel food prep tables, two stainless steel carts and plastic food storage totes. This increased refrigeration and freezer capacity will ensure that the people in our community have access to fresh, healthy and nutritious food. We would like to extend our thanks to Food Banks BC and the Province of British Columbia.

SASCU donation

Jan 5, 2019

Many thanks to SASCU (Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union) for their donation to the food bank of $1500. Pictured below is Denise Menzies, branch manager, and Andrew from SASCU presenting the cheque to Tina Hysop, food bank manager.

 

Eagle Bay Fire Hall Association

Jan 5, 2019

The Eagle Bay Fire Hall Association donated $1500 to the food bank. We thank them for their generosity.

 

Notice of Annual General Meeting

The Sorrento Food Bank will be having their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 4:30 PM at the food bank office, 2804 Arnheim Road, Sorrento, BC.  This meeting is open to the public.

 

CP Holiday Train

Dec 19, 2018

One of the highlights of the Christmas season is the CP Holiday Train. It rolled into our local area at Notch Hill on Saturday, Dec. 15th. where the crowd waiting by the bonfires was treated to performances by the Sam Roberts Band, Kelly Prescott, and Sierra Noble. Thank you to those who donated to the food bank; $761 and 975.8 pounds of food was donated.

 

Shuswap Volunteer Fire Department

Dec 19, 2018

The Shuswap Volunteer Fire Department held their annual fundraiser for the food bank last weekend at Blind Bay Village Grocer. Over the weekend they raised 328.2 pounds of food and $1213.95. A huge thank you to the firefighters, Blind Bay Village Grocer and everyone who made donations. Pictured below are Walt Singer, Jeremy Denny, James Kermack, and Don Mitchell.

 

Sorrento Tirecraft

Dec 19, 2018

For every tire sold at Sorrento Tirecraft, $2 is donated to our food bank. The amount collected this year, $3870, surpassed last year’s total. Thank you Tirecraft, and thank you to the members of our community. Pictured below is Sorrento Tirecraft’s owners, Alissa and Dustin Harasym presenting food bank manager Tina Hysop with the big cheque for $3870.

 

Thank You Turkey Farmers

Dec 17, 2018

The Turkey Farmers of Canada, via Food Banks BC, have donated through their annual grant, $225 of gift certificates for Butterball turkeys to the Sorrento Food Bank.

 

River of Life Dessert Night

Dec 17, 2018

The River of Life Church held a dessert night on December 2nd where they collected approximately 300 pounds of food for the food bank.  Our thanks go out to all who gave at this event.

 

Ladies Luncheon

Dec 17, 2018

On December 6th., Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and St. Mary’s Anglican/United Church held their ladies Christmas luncheon. Thank you to all the ladies for the gifts and food they donated for the food bank.

 

White Lake Fire Department Food Drive

Dec 16, 2018

Once again, the White Lake Fire Department has given their time and efforts to the community. Their food drive on December 4th resulted in a donation of 1905.4 pounds of food for our food bank. Thank you to the fire department and the generous donors.

 

GT Dragon Boat Society

Nov 20, 2018

Many thanks to the GT Dragon Boat Society, the Blind Bay Village Grocer, and everyone who donated food and money during the recent food drive. 266.8 pounds of food and $935.15 were donated. Pictured is Harry Eisenberger and Ellie McGillivray from the dragon boat society.

 

Breakfast with Santa at Quaaout Lodge

Nov 8, 2018

On December 8th, you can have a pancake breakfast and visit with Santa at the Quaaout Lodge for only $5 plus a non-perishable donation for our Food Bank. All proceeds from this event will go to the Wellness Centre and the Sorrento Food Bank.

 

Quaaout Lodge Staff Donation

Oct 15, 2018

The staff of the Quaaout Lodge made a donation of $625.00 to our food bank. We are very grateful for their generosity. Pictured is Tina Hysop, Food Bank Manager on left accepting a cheque from Sage Tomma, Food and Beverage Supervisor of the Quaaout Lodge.

 

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Sept 25, 2018

Many thanks to the members of the Church of Latter Day Saints, along with various community members, who volunteered their time to collect food for the Thanksgiving Food Drive. In all, 2191.3 pounds of food was collected throughout Sorrento, Blind Bay, and Tappen. We are very thankful for this contribution to the food bank.

Sorrento Chiropractic Wellness Centre

May 17, 2018

For the 3rd year in a row, the Sorrento Chiropractic Wellness Centre held a food drive on behalf of the Sorrento Food Bank.The staff and clients of Dr. Darren and Mary McNaughton raised $742.00 in cash donations, as well as 400lbs in food donations!   The staff and clients of Dr. Jenica Sorban raised $300.00 in cash donations! Thank you to everyone who contributed.  We are incredibly grateful for the community support we continue to receive.

Dr. Darren and Mary McNaughton with donations for the food bank.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

The Sorrento Food Bank will be having their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 4:30 PM at the food bank office, 2804 Arnheim Road, Sorrento, BC.  This meeting is open to the public.

 

Sorrento Tirecraft

December 20, 2017

Sorrento Tirecraft is a huge supporter of the Sorrento Food Bank.  Did you know that for every tire sold $2 goes to the food bank?  The amount collected this year, $3742 surpassed last year’s total!!  Thank you Tirecraft, and thank you to the members of our community.  This is another example of a local business supporting a local charity.

Owner’s Alissa and Dustin Harasym present food bank manager, Tina Hysop with the big cheque for $3742!

 

Shuswap Fire Department

December 17, 2017

Members of the Shuswap Fire Department were out this weekend at the Blind Bay Village Grocer collecting food, clothing and cash donations for the food bank.  With their uniforms on and collection boot in hand they managed to generate bags of warm clothing, 491.4 pounds of food and $1198.40 in cash donations.  We are once again humbled by the generosity of our community and by the generous spirits of those who volunteered their time on our behalf!  Thank you, Thank you, Thank you and Merry Christmas from all of us at the Sorrento Food Bank.

Melanie Magel & Carson Hoult load food donations into the Sorrento Food Bank trailer.

Carson Hoult, Walter Singer, Melanie Magel and Jeremy Denny at the donation table on Saturday.

Arnie Anderson, Jeremy Denny and fire chief, Gary Hoult at the donation table on Sunday.

CP Holiday Train Rolls In To Notch Hill

December 15, 2017

The warmer weather and an on-time train brought out a happy and festive crowd last night in Notch Hill to enjoy the annual CP Rail Holiday Train.  This year we were entertained by Alan Doyle and the Beautiful Band – an incredible concert with a nice mix of their famous tunes and traditional Christmas songs.   And once again our community has shown its support of the food bank with a whopping 651.4 pounds of food and $676.55 in cash donations!  CP Rail also showed us some huge love by donating $4000 to the food bank!  Thank you CP Rail, thank you to everyone at the Notch Hill Community Hall for all your efforts last night and thank you to everyone for coming out and supporting the Sorrento Food Bank.  We’ll see you next year!  Merry Christmas!

The Beautiful Band kicking things off with some Christmas carols.

 

Sorrento Food Bank President, Ross Peterson accepting the cheque for $4000 from the CP Rail Team.

 

 

 

Manager Tina Hysop and her husband Pat Hysop looking after the donation booth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interfor Shows Their Support for The Food Bank

December 13, 2017

Pat Hysop, on behalf of Interfor, Adams Lake Division, presenting Tina Hysop, of the Sorrento Food Bank, with a $1740 donation.  Wow!  Thanks Interfor!  Much appreciated!!

 

 

 

Finz Donates Turkeys

December 11, 2017

Finz Resort has generously donated 30 turkeys to the Sorrento Food Bank through the annual EZ Rock 91.5 radio turkey drive.  Those 30 turkeys will certainly help a lot as we put together the Christmas hampers.  Thanks Finz for helping us to make Christmas just a little bit brighter for so many families.

 

 

GT Dragon Boat Society of Blind Bay

December 9, 2017

The GT Dragon Boat Society of Blind Bay spent a chilly Saturday at the Blind Bay Village Grocer collecting food and cash donations on our behalf.  We’d have to say that the air may have been cold but the hearts of the members of our community were warm because in total they collected 594.8 pounds of food and $1250.67 in cash donations!  Wow!  A huge thank you to everyone for your support!

Here Randy Marshall and Bill Nykiforuk man the donation table.

 

River of Life Community Church

December 7, 2017

The River of Life Community Church held a dessert  night on December 7th and collected food donations for the food bank.  Thank you ladies, we really appreciate your support!  Merry Christmas!

 

Our Lady of the Lake and St. Mary’s Anglican/United Church Ladies`Christmas Luncheon 

December 7, 2017

Once again the generosity of our community shines through!  The annual ladies luncheon had 60+ people enjoying delicious food and Christmas festivities!  Each lady brought in an unwrapped gift or gifts which will be distributed to the families who receive one of our Christmas hampers.  Thank you ladies!  It certainly looks like a good time was had by all!

 

 

 

White Lake Fire Department Food Drive

December 6, 2017

Once again we have been blessed by the support of the community of White Lake and the efforts of the White Lake Fire Department!  Today they brought in roughly 1800 pounds of food plus $620 cash in donations!  Wow!!  We are so incredibly grateful to everyone for their huge support!  Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!

Eagle Bay Fire Department Association

December 6, 2017

Today the food bank received a very generous donation of $1000!

Here our manager Tina Hysop received the cheque from Peter O’Brien on behalf of the Eagle Bay Fire Department Association.

Thank you to all the members of the association for their hard work raising funds in support of community programs like ours.

 

CP Holiday Train – December 14, 2017

December 6, 2017

On December 14th the CP Holiday Train will once again be rolling through Notch Hill.  This is a very special community event where the food bank will be given a donation from CP Rail. It is a fun evening of meeting old friends and making new ones,  gathering around the fire barrels and enjoying the show.  This year we will be entertained by Alan Doyle and the Beautiful Band.  The train is scheduled to arrive at 9:30PM and the show will be from 9:45-10:15.  Bring a donation of non-perishable food and let’s see if we can fill the food bank trailer!

 

Christmas Donations

At the Sorrento Food Bank we rely on the generosity of our community members to help us provide for those in need in the areas we serve.  December is for sure the month in which we have the largest need, and the month in which we deliver our largest hampers which include small gifts for everyone in the family.  Here are a few ways that you can help:

  1. Donate non-perishable goods from our regular needs list (see below).
  2. Donate specialty items for the Christmas hampers such as olives, pickles, chocolates, fancy cookies, smoked oysters  & nuts.
  3. Donate a gift item for a child or an adult.
  4. Donate cash – we purchase fresh foods:  proteins, vegetables, dairy and grains for each hamper and your donation of cash goes a long way.
  5. Sponsor a hamper.  For more information on how to do this and what is involved please contact our office.

 

 

Christmas Hampers

If you know of an individual or a family that has come upon hard times this year and could benefit from a Christmas hamper, please contact our office by December 15th.  Christmas hampers will be delivered to recipients on December 22nd.

 

 

Scaring Hunger Away

November 8, 2017

WOW!!  A huge thank you to the staff, students and families of Carlin Elementary Middle School.   Their We Scare Hunger Halloween food drive brought in four boxes of food donations and $386.30! We really appreciate all of your support!!

 

 

 

7th Annual BC Thanksgiving Food Drive

September 23, 2017

Last Saturday, September 16th,  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Salmon Arm participated in the 7th Annual BC Thanksgiving Food Drive and collected over 2300 pounds of food for the Sorrento Food Bank.  We are so incredibly grateful for this donation and wish to thank all the members of  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints that participated, as well as all the members of our communities who donated food for the food drive.  Now the task of sorting and storing all this precious food begins. 🙂

 
 
 From all of us at the Sorrento Food Bank, we wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Sorrento Food Bank helping with BC Wildfire Situation

July 21, 2017

The Sorrento Food Bank was contacted and a request made to help the community of Horsefly who are cut off from not only the highway, but from services.  Approximately 120 people, evacuees, firefighters and other emergency personal are stranded and food is scarce.  As disaster relief is part of our constitution, we  packed up our trailer and are happy to report that we were able to send approximately 1000 pounds of food and other supplies to help this community.  Thank you to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic church  and Lighthouse Market for your help and donations.