Food assistance for residents of Blind Bay and nearby South Shuswap communities.
Provides community food bank assistance to Balmoral, Blind Bay, Eagle Bay, Notch Hill, Sorrento, and White Lake. The food bank invites people needing assistance to call, email, or drop by. Open Wednesdays 09:00–15:00 at 2804 Arnheim Road in Sorrento. The organization reports serving an average of 30 individuals each month.
Information, navigation, and referrals to services for seniors and families in the South Shuswap.
A local resource centre for seniors and families seeking health services, support groups, Better at Home referrals, activities, community hall programs, reliable service providers, home support, workshops, and volunteer opportunities. It also provides information about free tax preparation for qualifying seniors and helps people connect with counselling, seniors home support, meals, and nutrition programs. Staff and volunteers respond to inquiries and help people find support. Open Tuesday 08:00–15:30, Wednesday 12:00–16:00, Thursday 08:00–16:00, Friday 12:00–16:00.
Non-medical help for older adults living independently.
May include light housekeeping, grocery shopping, friendly calls or visits, light yard work, forms, referrals and transportation to critical appointments. Program availability varies; contact central intake.
Service Areas: Anglemont, Ashton Creek, Balmoral, Blind Bay, Celista, Eagle Bay, Grindrod, Lee Creek, Magna Bay, Malakwa, Mara, Notch Hill, Ranchero, Salmon Arm, Salmon Valley, Scotch Creek, Sicamous, Silver Creek, Sorrento, Sunnybrae, White Lake