Peachland council has opened its wallet to help the dire need at the community鈥檚 food bank.
Council approved a $6,000 grant at its June 24 meeting鈥攖he Peachland Food Bank had applied for $1,000.
鈥淭he number of organizations that have not come forward (for a grant) this year, this has alleviated some of the burden of excess money that we may be able to open up to very, very needed service,鈥� Coun. Alena Glasman pointed out.
Coun. Terry Condon noted that the food bank 鈥渦ses their money wisely.鈥�
鈥淭hey do a great deal of advocacy work in terms of getting money and food from other sources鈥攂elieve me they make every penny count.鈥�
Mayor Patrick Van Minsel said council needs to help.
鈥淚t鈥檚 difficult times for everyone,鈥� he added.
The Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance applied for a $1,000 grant and free use of the district鈥檚 banquet room for its 2025 AGM
Council voted unanimously to approve both requests.
