Emotional support and practical assistance for victims and survivors of crime or trauma in the Central Okanagan.
Trained caseworkers offer emotional support focused on grief, loss and trauma; crisis response, safety planning, court orientation and accompaniment, help with victim impact statements and Crime Victim Assistance Program forms, investigation and court-process information, and referrals to counselling, financial, legal and community resources. Serves Central Okanagan West Electoral Area residents and visitors, among others. Self-referral and referrals from RCMP or community professionals are accepted. No fee. Caseworkers answer calls and emails Monday to Friday. For danger or an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Service Areas: Kelowna, Lake Country, Oyama, Peachland, Traders Cove, Trêpanier, West Kelowna, Westbank
Location: 1190 Richter Street, Kelowna, British Columbia
No-cost food assistance for eligible Kelowna residents, available by appointment.
The Central Okanagan Food Bank provides food and other assistance to people facing food insecurity. New applicants need photo ID for adults, ID for children and proof of a current Kelowna or West Kelowna address. Kelowna distribution is by appointment, Monday through Saturday, 09:00–11:30 and 12:00–15:00; Tiny Bundles appointments are Fridays 09:00–15:00. Closed on BC statutory holidays. The provider also offers West Kelowna distribution by appointment at 203-3710 Hoskins Road: Tuesdays and Thursdays 09:30–12:30, Wednesdays 16:30–19:30, and Tiny Bundles Fridays 09:30–12:30.
Service Areas: Benvoulin, East Kelowna, Gellatly, Glenmore, Glenrosa, Kelowna, Kettle Valley, Lakeview Heights, McKinley Landing, Okanagan Mission, Rutland, West Kelowna, Westbank, Westside
Location: 2310 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, British Columbia