“For most families, Fridays feel like relief. But for some, Friday is when the worry starts — that pervasive worry that happens from the last bell on Friday to the first bell on Monday morning,” Mary Jackson
“These bags don’t just fill stomachs—they lift spirits and help children return to class each Monday ready to learn, grow, and thrive,” Mary Jackson, President of the Kalamalka Starfish Society
The North Okanagan Starfish Program is marking 10 years of packing and delivering nutritious weekend meals to elementary students and their families.
“Imagine facing the weekend not knowing if there will be enough food at home. This is a harsh reality for too many students, as one in five children in B.C. experiences food insecurity due to rising food and housing costs that continue to burden families.”
“The North Okanagan Starfish program, heading into its 10th year, provides bags of food to elementary students who need them on weekends. A $25 donation provides meals for a child over a weekend, while $825 supports a student for an entire year.”
“Food insecurity is hitting our communities hard. The rising cost of food and housing make it challenging for families to ensure their children have enough to eat, especially on weekends.” Mary Jackson, President of the non-profit Kalamalka Starfish Society
“[Kalamalka Starfish Program] opened the fundraiser on Friday, April 25, with the goal of raising money to support the group’s work to provide meals for school children in need.”
Click Here for North Okanagan Starfish “Lunches in Bunches” video by Gary Liu at Vernon Nissan.
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