Parksville-Qualicum Beach Food Bank Faces Severe Shortage

With the Salvation Army helping 152 members more than it had at this time last year, some of the items are starting to run low. Food bank co-ordinator Trina Jiggins said with the substantial increase, it’s been hard to keep up. “Last year we were servicing 400 people...

Cooler Brings Healthy Choices to French Creek

The Salvation Army’s food bank in French Creek, B.C., is giving clients better, healthier options thanks to a new commercial cooler and a partnership with Thrifty Foods. Instead of composting fresh produce and perishable items such as bread, the grocery store now...