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Community Support Programs

Through our work in the community, YCS, along with its many community partners, has identified areas for program development within the North Thompson. Below are some of the community programs we have developed to meet those needs:

Bike Shop    Good Food Box    Soup Kettle  Community Kitchens  Food Coalition Literacy Initiatives

 

Bike Shop

Developed from the Challengers' interest in bicycle mechanics, donated or unclaimed bikes are either restored to good, working condition and re-sold (often at a steal!) or donated to those in need, or working parts are recycled. This program keeps these bikes out of the land fill, encourages volunteerism, and provides affordable bikes to the public - a win/win situation!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GOOD FOOD BOX

"Creating a healthy community from the inside out" is the theme of the Good Food Box program, which is one way to buy nutritious food at an affordable price. By coming together and making bulk purchases, you can stretch a limited budget to get both variety and value for your money.

We currently partner with the Salvation Army in Kamloops to improve our buying power and reduce the cost to you.  We offer this program on a monthly basis.

There is no membership, no annual fee and no obligation to buy again. The cost is $25.00 per box and the program is open to everyone.  We are able to transport only a limited number of boxes due to space, so orders are on a first come, first served basis.

In December each year, a special Christmas Good Food Box is prepared which contains lots of ingredients to prepare a festive Christmas dinner.  This special Good Food Box is $40.00 and includes a $25.00 meat gift certificate!

Orders must be received and paid for one week prior to delivery, which is the last Thursday of each month (December GF Box is often a week earlier!).  Orders are delivered to the Yellowhead Community Services office and must be picked up at the arranged time. 

Why not give it a try?  To place your Good Food Box order call our office at 250 674-2600.

 

 

 

 

What's in the Good Food Box?

The Good Food Box may be filled with foods from the following categories:

  • Meat

  • Dairy products (milk, eggs, margarine)

  • Fresh fruits

  • Fresh vegetables

  • Donated items from large food chains (these vary from month to month)

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SOUP KETTLE

The Soup Kettle is open to everyone! Held at noon on Fridays at the Clearwater Elks Hall, homemade soup and buns are served to the public. The community is invited to come for lunch and stay afterwards to play cards and/or visit. Bring a friend and come out to enjoy some delicious home cooking! Donations are accepted at the door.

Halloween Spirit

at the Soup Kettle!

 

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