“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.”
“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.”
The fifth annual Stand Up For challenge saw boarders paddle the 18-kilometre length of Kalamalka Lake to raise money. The event took place September 3rd and surpassed its $24,000 goal even before participants hit the water.
When all was said and done, they had raised $31,110 raised for Kalamalka Starfish Pack. The funds will provide backpacks full of food each weekend to 50 children for the entire school year.
Gray Elementary students, Kiera Hattrick and Brooklyn Brandon, raise money for North Delta Starfish Pack.
The Penticton Elks Lodge No. 51 has been gathering empty bottles and cans for weeks, all in support of the Rotary Starfish Pack program that has been struggling during COVID-19.
Delta police food drive raises $14,000 in food and cash to feed local kids through the Rotary Club of North Delta’s Starfish Pack program
Penticton Rotary Club are selling tickets for their upcoming fundraiser on Thursday, November 22nd to raise money for the Penticton Starfish Pack Program. Tickets available for purchase until November 18th. See poster below for details!
On June 9th, a car boot sale was held to raise money in support for the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Starfish Pack Program.