About Us
About Us
Founded in 1988, the Lake Country Food Bank (LCFB) is operated by the Lake Country Food Assistance Society (LCFAS), a registered charity devoted to serving the Lake Country community. Our dedicated team of volunteers works tirelessly to provide essential food assistance to those in need, reflecting our unwavering commitment to eliminating hunger in our region.
Our Journey
Before 2015, the LCFB operated from various temporary locations. However, in December 2015, the Rotary Club of Lake Country gifted us a purpose-built facility at 9830 Bottom Wood Lake Road. This new, permanent home has significantly enhanced our ability to serve the community more effectively.
Building Partnerships and Expanding Services
In 2016, we took a significant step forward by forming the Helping Through Sharing Network, a collaborative initiative with other food banks and charities. This network has enabled us to extend our reach and resources, ensuring more comprehensive support for those in need. Learn more here: https://www.lakecountryfoodbank.org/programs
The following year, we developed the lower level of our facility into a food recovery center. Through this center, the LCFB became the first food bank in the Okanagan to launch a food recovery program in partnership with Save On Foods. This program not only helps in reducing food waste but also ensures that more nutritious food is available to our clients. Over the years, the program has grown substantially with the help of partners like Sysco, Greater Vancouver Food Bank and our local farmers.
Our Mission and Vision
The Lake Country Food Bank is steadfast in its mission to meet the increasing demand for food assistance. We strive to fulfill our vision of eliminating hunger by providing consistent and reliable support to the community.
Governance and Membership
Our society is governed by a dedicated board of directors who oversee the operations of the food bank, ensuring accountability and strategic direction. We are proud members of both Food Banks Canada and Food Banks BC, aligning our practices with national standards and benefiting from broader networks of support and knowledge.
Our Team
Our Vision
To eliminate hunger.
Mission Statement
To assist in the relief of poverty, by providing food hampers for those in need, in our community.
Our Core Values
Respect for all
Confidentiality for all
Community is home
Clients & Volunteers = Family
Volunteers can change the world
Lake Country Food Assistance Society
Board of Directors
Peter Boyd
Operations & Facilities
Each month, LCFB provides hundreds of hampers to individuals and families in our community. Each family or individual selects the food items they require from a preset list of available items in stock. Clients come to LCFB for their hampers, however, based on volunteer availability, LCFB is able to deliver to those with mobility and health limitations. Due to the perishable nature of some of the food donations, LCFB works with other food banks in the valley. During harvest months LCFB also shares extra produce received with other food banks, non-profit and charitable organizations.
Thanks to the hard work and generosity of the Lake Country community, we received the keys to our new home on Bottom Wood Lake Road in December 2015. The building is owned by the municipality of Lake Country and is leased by the food bank. Hampers have been distributed from this location since March 2016. The lower level of our building was developed for Food Recovery and funded by local grants and Food Banks Canada, and Food Banks BC.
